Lot 1723
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. . O-105. PCGS graded Fine-15. This coin boasts original toning and well struck devices. There are some very minor adjustment marks running horizontally through Liberty's head near her ear. Struck before the reverse die failed, which weakens the eagle at the central area, on this coin the eagle is fully struck. Two shallow dull marks are located just above the third stars outer point. To be extremely critical, there has been something expertly removed from the right obverse field, as the surfaces seem to show slightly more than the usual circulation disturbances. We suggest that a shallow scratch was removed from the chin to the fourteenth star in this area, as remnants remain and the surfaces have been smoothed there. Obviously, this work is very minor, and few would bother to mention it, and the PCGS graders didn't seem bothered by it either.
Once again, outstanding rims and devices for the issue, which is seldom found at all, and nearly impossible to locate in higher grades like this example. Don't be put off by the expert work done on this example, such things are far more common on coins of this grade than most people would dare to believe. This coin is certainly in the top six known, most of which have problems or other detractions. An opportunity.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Purchased from Sheridan Downey, 9/91.
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