The present 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, certified by PCGS as AU-55 and identified as the 3-leaf variety, is a significant piece from the early years of U.S. coinage, specifically the BB-27 variety, which is the most common of the 19 known varieties for this year. Struck during the second year of silver dollar production at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1795 Flowing Hair dollar used at least 10 obverse and 11 reverse dies, with the BB-27 distinguished by three leaves under each of the eagle’s wings on the reverse and a diagnostic “bar” extending from Liberty’s topmost hair curl to star 5 on the obverse. With an estimated surviving population of 2,500–3,500 for the BB-27 die pair, most examples are in low to mid circulated grades (e.g., VG-8 to VF-35), making this AU-55 coin exceptionally well-preserved. The high-relief strike of this variety, due to a deeply impressed Liberty portrait, caused rapid die wear, resulting in fewer high-grade survivors, which enhances the desirability of this Choice AU specimen for advanced collectors.
Product ID | 555379 |
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Year | 1795 |
Mint Mark | |
Strike | MS |
Grade | AU-55 |
Variety | - |
Precious Metal Weight | 0.77344 ozt Silver |
Grading Agency | PCGS |
Specification properties | No |
Serial | 56917890 |
Status | Active |
Designation | 3 Leaves, BB-27 |
Additional Info | - |
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