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

The Regency Auction 51

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Numéro du lot

20

Grade

AU58

Prix

67 563

Description du lot

FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART I. Ex Garrett and Hesselgesser Collections, as noted on the insert. This is a glorious and well pedigreed near Mint State example of this die variety. The B-5, BB-27 is the most "common" Flowing Hair dollar die variety, however at this lofty state of preservation it is very scarce and is truly RARE in any Mint State grade. The B-5 is easily identifiable by the small "bar" in the field behind Liberty's head. Struck from a rusted state of the dies, there are tiny raised rust bumps seen scattered about the surfaces. Delicate pewter-silver patina is enlivened by splashes of golden and icy-blue hues. The devices are crisply rendered by an exacting blow from the screw press. The surfaces have a glossy-brilliant luster that really makes the surfaces pop. The eye appeal is exceptional, devoid of adjustment marks and a glass reveals nothing more than a few tiny stray marks. The wear is limited to the faintest trace of friction on the highest points of the central devices. This coin has a bold visual allure for sure! Ex T. Harrison Garrett; John Work Garrett; Johns Hopkins University; Bowers & Ruddy's sale of the Garrett Collection, Part II, March 1980, lot 679; unknown intermediaries; Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection, Goldberg's, September 2011, lot 5018; Dale Friend Collection. PCGS 44, NGC 47. Don't let the recent auction records skew your idea as to the value of this high end AU58 with important pedigree; back in 2011, this coin brought $86,250. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $45,000, but this coin has a better look than the MS62 we sold as part of the Eric Templeton Collection in September 2021 for $76,375. Truly RARE in Mint State, we expect this wonderful AU58 to bring a strong bid! Good luck. Cert. Number 16294739 PCGS # 39977