Lot 1705
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. AU-50. Probably the second finest of the variety, at least of those reported in the Donald Parsley update of the Overton reference variety book. The obverse displays some rather heavy adjustment marks which are mostly on the head of Liberty and a few around the rim, and a couple of more slide across the eagle on the reverse. One tiny rim tick is noted between the ninth and tenth stars, which will further serve to hallmark this important coin. The strike is a bit weak, the dies were in wretched shape when this one was coined, they display very strong clash marks on both sides, and numerous small cracks as noted in the Parsley reference. As to the color, this coin was obviously retoned with dark gold and blue shades on both sides, and is quite unnatural in appearance. We note the striking weakness on the lower part of the eagle's body, which is similar to that on the plate coin used for Overton-116. An important offering, despite its minor problems, and a variety which is seldom found in grades above Fine.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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