Lot 1762
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. Three leaves beneath each wing. PCGS graded AU-58. One of the most common varieties of all bust dollars, but downright rare in this grade! PCGS has seen 21 this high, with 14 graded higher. An important type coin that is rarely found this nice. As to the surfaces, they are stark white with abundant luster and loads of eye appeal. Boldly struck for this variety, most of these are weak and show little hair detail, not so here, as Liberty's tresses are sharp and show excellent separation from her temple all the way down to her back. On the eagle, his breast has a some feathers, while the wings show remarkable and seldom seen definition. At a quick glance we were unable to trace this one, but suspect it could be found with diligent tracing. The familiar bar on the obverse is present, but fairly light, perhaps this one was struck after the dies were lapped and we note the top of Liberty's head clashed at the lower wreath.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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