Lot 881
1795 B-15, BB-52 Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Pop 1; 4 finer, 1 in 55, 2 in 58, 1 in 61. Both sides exhibit gun metal grey coloration with a trace of golden undertones. Well struck on the main features. In 1795, a transition occurred when the Flowing Hair style Liberty head gave way to the more upright and formal Draped Bust design. Liberty's hair is tied with a ribbon at the back. A new (still small) eagle is substituted for the 1794-95 version. Well struck in all areas, Liberty displays her hair curls to full effect on this sharp AU50 specimen. The eagle, too, is finely detailed. Moreover -- and benefitting prospective buyers -- the original planchet must have met the weight standard and so there was no need to "adjust" it. Hence, the surfaces are entirely free of adjustment, a decided bonus in terms of value and, of course, eye-appeal. BB-52 has the Liberty's head centered within the circule of stars, LIBERTY and the date below. A chip out of the die causes a short raised area of metal in the hair to the right of the ribbon on all known specimens, this is a diagnostic of the BB-52 variety (PCGS # 39995) .
In the year 1795, Daniel Boone, aided by "buffalo streets" and Indian trails, created the famous Wilderness Road. This route led the way westward for many future settlers. Boone was captured by the Indians several times but always managed to escape. Less fortunate was his eldest son whom the Indians tortured and killed. Boone's wife and daughter Jemima, were the first white women to see the part of Kentucky around Boonesborough. Settling into quiet domestic life did not appeal to Boone. "Too many people! Too crowded! I want more elbow room." He spent his last years in Missouri hunting and trapping. After a short illness, he died at age 86.
Also in 1795, the first circus arrived in the U. S. Rickett's Circus, an equestrian troupe from England, performed before delighted audiences in New York.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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