LOT Heritage Rare Coin Galleries  /  2006 October Dallas Signature Coin Auction #428  / 

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1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, Silver Plug VG8 A

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:220.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1795 S$1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, Silver Plug VG8 A
<B>1795<img border='0' src='http://www.heritagecoins.com/images/star.gif' width=10 height=10>$1> Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, Silver Plug VG8 ANACS.</B></I> B-7, BB-18, R.3. The weight of a silver coin was of vital importance in late 18th century commerce. The reputation of a nation and its trade status depended upon the proper bullion value of its silver and gold coinage. When a dollar planchet was overweight, it was filed (adjusted) prior to striking. If underweight, a central silver plug was inserted to bring it up to standard. This cream-gray and gunmetal piece was likely cleaned in its past, but it is refreshingly free from rim dings or individual abrasions. A few tiny ebony spots are mostly relegated to the reverse.
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