1795 $1 Flowing Hair, BB-27 MS(PCGS#39977)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4112

Grade

XF45

Price

19,200

Lot Description

Lovely Choice EF 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. BB-27, B-5. Rarity-1. Three Leaves. EF-45 (PCGS). A nicely preserved and exceptionally well produced BB-27 dollar. Blooms of satiny mint luster flash into view as the surfaces dip into a light, these being most vibrant in the protected areas around the design elements. The same areas exhibit vivid cobalt blue and reddish-apricot iridescence, especially on the obverse. Softer silver-apricot iridescence is seen elsewhere, the reverse with subtle powder blue highlights scattered about. Pleasingly smooth in hand with no troublesome blemishes, bold to sharp detail throughout the design further enhances this coin's already impressive appearance. BB Die State II. While first introduced in 1794, it was not until 1795 that the silver dollar was produced in numbers that would allow it to fulfill its intended role as the monetary unit of the fledgling nation. At least 10 obverse dies and 11 reverse dies were prepared for the 1795 Flowing Hair dollar, resulting in 19 known varieties. The BB-27 variety is the most available of these and may be distinguished by three leaves under each of the eagle's wings and a "bar" that extends from the topmost curl of Liberty's hair to star 5. Because Liberty's portrait was deeply impressed into the die, this variety was struck in high relief and many details wore down quickly. An estimated 2,500 and 3,500 pieces are believed to exist for the BB-27 die pair, but as with many of the early silver dollars, almost all are at the low to middle circulated grade levels, making the present specimen a real treat for an advanced collector. Provenance: From the Collection of Silas Stanley Roberts, 1888-1966. PCGS# 6852. NGC ID: 24WZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.