1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. BB-27, B-5. Rarity-1. Three Leaves. AU-50 (PCGS). This coin offers superior definition and strong eye appeal for a perennially popular type variety in the Flowing Hair dollar series. Lustrous surfaces retain much of the original frosty to semi-reflective finish, which shines forth powerfully in the absence of even the lightest toning. Well centered in strike with crisp denticulation around both sides, the major design elements are impressively bold. BB Die State II.</p><p>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 eagles wings and a "bar" that extends from the topmost curl of Libertys hair to star 5. Because Libertys 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 early silver dollars, almost all are at the low to middle circulated grade levels, making the present AU specimen a real treat for an advanced collector.</p> PCGS# 6852. NGC ID: 24WZ.
