Lot 1776
1795 Draped Bust Dollar. Off-center bust. NGC graded AU-55. A choice coin for the grade that has light silvery-gray color over reflective fields. The flowing hair design was rejected in 1795, and the Philadelphia Mint hired the famed portrait painter Gilbert Stuart to come up with a new obverse design for Liberty. Stuart bound Liberty's hair in a ribbon, and lengthened her flowing tresses to below her shoulders with soft curls predominating. The new Liberty design proved popular, and the design was employed as quickly as possible on all copper and silver coinage. This one is free of adjustment marks or rim bumps that so often are seen on these heavy coins, making this perfect for the type collector. Liberty is boldly struck, with complete curls even on top of her temple. The eagle, too, is bold, with most of his breast feathers present, and a small area of wear at the center from very brief circulation. Seldom found better, this coin will command attention from collectors of all sorts for its appealing surfaces and color.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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