1795 $1 2 Leaves Flowing Hair Dollar PCGS MS63 (CAC)

An important early U.S. rarity, this 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar represents the first year of production for America’s iconic dollar coinage and a cornerstone issue for advanced type and early federal collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the Flowing Hair design captures the bold, experimental artistry of the young nation and remains one of the most historically resonant silver coins in the entire U.S. series. This example is the scarce “2 Leaves” variety, identified by the two-leaf clusters beneath the eagle’s wings (as opposed to the more available 3 Leaves). In terms of relative rarity, the 2 Leaves variety is approximately three times as rare as the 3 Leaves variety, making it especially desirable for collectors seeking the tougher major variety of the 1795 dollar. Mint State survivors of either variety are rare and valuable, and the issue is widely recognized as a true condition rarity at the upper end. Certified PCGS MS63, this coin offers a compelling balance of visual appeal and scarcity in an accessible Mint State grade. With a total PCGS population of 160,295 for the broader certification context provided, only 2 coins are graded at this level with just 9 finer, underscoring the difficulty of locating high-end examples. Notably, the PCGS Condition Census for the issue is comprised entirely of MS64 and better pieces, with the finest known including a pair of MS65 coins, highlighting how sharply the rarity escalates at the very top. Key details Date/Denomination: 1795 $1 Silver Dollar Design Type: Flowing Hair Dollar Variety: 2 Leaves Mint: Philadelphia Grade: PCGS MS63 PCGS Certification Number: 50003758 Population: 2 at grade, 9 higher CAC: N/A Eye appeal and preservation Classic early U.S. silver appearance with attractive silver-gray toning and original character, well suited to a premier type set or early dollar collection A true early American treasure, the 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar in the rarer 2 Leaves variety is a historically significant and highly collectible coin that stands out in any cabinet, whether you are building a specialized early dollar set or acquiring one exceptional example of America’s first silver dollar era.