Learning about Flowing Hair Dollars

I have this photo of in my mind a beautiful 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar and have some questions I hope to get some comments on.

Variety:
Its a 3 leaf variety, but according to CoinFacts.com there are numerous other die-varieties - does anyone know which one? I have heard about the "bar-variety" - is that the piece behind the hair on the obverse?

Grade:
The owner claims VF - and I am leaning towards 30-35? Do you think, if considered by a TPG, that it will get a straight grade?

And also, whats the retail value of something like this coin nowadays?

 

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I am leaning toward cleaned

 

Probably, but I still think she's pretty.

 

Great coin there! Don't know the variety. But maybe you can match it to one of the varieties listed in this link. https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-variet...-and-draped-bust-dollar-die-varieties-vscid-7

 

I would say odds are good it would not straight grade or it would be in a straight graded holder. That is just the reality for a potential 5 figure coin but of course there are exceptions depending on the owner (I remember a thread elsewhere where someone inherited a raw flowing hair $1 and it ended up I believe grading AU or even low MS for them).

If you are confident in it's authenticity go for it, it's a beautiful coin and similar to the 1798 $1 posted a few days ago I wouldn't care at all about it being a potential details coin but I would factor that into what I paid. As for retail, it's going to vary a lot and really about what you personally are comfortable paying.

 

That is a Bolender 5 variety. It is the most common variety of the Flowing Hair dollars. Rarity-1.
Looks quite nice, btw.

 

I'm in the VF range. More likely than not it's been cleaned in the past 222 years, but I wouldn't be surprised to see this coin in a straight graded holder. I agree that it looks pretty.

 

If you are “learning about FH dollars” you SHOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER buying such a coin raw. The potential to receive a very expensive education is huge!!!

If you want one, and have a particular grade or budget in mind, I could suggest a few dealers who could help you maximize the dollar you get for the dollars you spend. At the very least, have an expert look at it or get it graded at PCGS or NGC prior to considering purchasing it.

BTW, this looks like BB-27, the most common variety of 1795.

 

Thanks - that was my top bet too - also see that orifdoc has the same suggestion with the BB-27.

 

Has close to the same toning. And straight graded.You coin is gorgeous.
But mine is a half d.

 

Thanks again everyone for answering my post. I have after posting found out that the coin was removed by the seller, a professional and recognized dealer, from a straight grade VF30 TPG folder before selling. The coin has now been sold (not to me).