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1795 B-1, BB-21 Flowing Hair Dollar, Fine 12
Popular Blundered Date, Two Leaves

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves, B-1, BB-21, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. Bowers Die State I. When punching the devices into the die, the engraver set about entering the stars, letters, and numerals, one at a time, working backward as the die is a mirror image of the struck coin. For the date numerals, he probably punched the 5 and 9 first, then mistakenly reached for a digit 1 punch before entering the next digit. He likely then uttered an 18th century unmentionable before continuing his work, punching a 7 over the errant 1. This pleasing piece has smooth surfaces with rich steel-blue and pale gold toning. There are no distracting abrasions or adjustment marks, with bold definition for the assigned grade. NGC Census (for the BB-21 variety): 7 in 12, 85 finer (5/25).
Ex: The Mile High Collection / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2017), lot 4512.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24WZ, Variety PCGS# 39986, Base PCGS# 6853, Greysheet# 199065)

Weight: 26.96 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
July, 2025
17th-20th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jul 18, 2025 for: $5,280.00
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