A 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar struck with a blundered die in the date area

Each of the letters, numbers and stars that appear on the very early U.S. were punched into the die with individual tools. For that reason the spacing between the devices varies from one die to another.

This 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar is a well-known variety among specialists. An interesting feature of this die is that the "7" in the date was punched over a "1." When the die maker, who was probably Robert Scot, was punching in the date, he used the "1" twice. This is really only visible with a strong glass, but it is an interesting feature that reflects how the dies for these early U.S. coins were made.

 

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John, I froth at the mouth over 18th century US coinage. I have to say.... This has got to be the finest 1795 dollar that I have ever laid eyes on. Granted, I haven't seen many, but this one takes the cake. Absolutely stunning coin, sir!

 

I'll have to agree, very nice coin

 

I have a nice coin, but then there are pieces like this one out there. PCGS graded this MS-65, but my market grade is MS-64 given the envelope or cabinet friction.

 

wow, very nice. makes me want to hide my coins lol but then again there is always "some coin" that is better somewhere.

 

Wow, it never ceases to amaze me how some coins from the 1790's- early 1800's can get MS-60 and up, it would basically have to sit untouched in a bank or somewhere like it for 200+ years, that's just incredible, Awesome coin btw!!

 

Exceptional quality. You are very fortunate to have acquired such a beauty. Thanks for the post.

 

Great coin. Thanks for sharing. Very happy for you.

 

Thanks for the complement. It’s not a new purchase. I bought that coin in 2007 at an Early American Coppers convention. Since the market has dropped on coins like that, it has turned out to be a bad investment.

 

very nice coin, definitely TOP SHELF....

 

Here is the coin it replaced.

 

Wish I would have been a bidder on that one. I am quite confident that I could be quite pleased with her.

 

I sold to a dealer, Mr. Butternut, who is now the President of the ANA.

 

Some people didn’t like that 1795 dollar because it has adjustment marks. They never bothered me because they flowed with the design.

 

@johnmilton, "Since the market has dropped on coins like that, it has turned out to be a bad investment."
I truly am sorry that the value dropped on your coin. Hopefully it will change soon. I'm one of the "odd" ones. Coin collecting is a hobby. As my hobby, I enjoy the coins I have. I'm not buying a coin as an investment, I'm buying because I like it, and want it for my collection. Now, in all fairness, I've not purchased coins as valuable as yours. The most I've ever paid for a coin is $450. And, that took a lot of thought (and saving) to purchase it. But, I wanted it to complete a collection, and am thrilled to have it. I have no clue what it's value is now? You have a very nice coin, that very few others will ever have, or maybe even see? I know you like the coin, as all of us that have seen this thread. In my book, that means you made a very good purchase.

 

That was a nice coin too. The adjustment marks don't bother me either as they are part of the actual production of the coin.

 

Those ones below the ear look like scratches.

 

Anyway, I'm liking the upgrade a lot, beautiful VF-ish example of that which you're saying it depicts, I can see the remnant of the 1 very clearly.

 

These days, both of the coins I displayed are graded EF by both services. When I bought the piece with the adjustment marks as a VF.

 

That's the Pogue coin. (no CAC bean, either)