1795/1795 50C RECUT DATE 3 LEAVES AG03 PCGS Flowing Hair Half Dollar

This PCGS-graded AG03 1795/1795 Recut Date 3 Leaves Flowing Hair Half Dollar showcases a remarkable overdate, particularly evident in the first digit of the date. Among the 1795 varieties, this stands out as one of the most coveted and scarce, with the highest known grade being just Almost Uncirculated (AU). These overdate specimens, featuring the distinctive 3 Leaves and a die break on the reverse, are in high demand. While its surfaces exhibit uniform wear from extensive circulation, the design elements remain distinct. Even amidst the wear, the initial date punch is clearly discernible to the naked eye. Initially, the date was struck too close to the denticles and subsequently corrected with a repunch in the proper position. The notable die break on the reverse notifies us that this is indeed the rare 3 Leaves Variety seen on the stem. PCGS CoinFacts estimates 400 examples remain, but this number seems questionably high as there are only approximately 50 graded.