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Obverse Description
The original design of Liberty, facing right, with hair flowing as if facing a slight breeze. 8 and 7 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the word LIBERTY across the top and the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A small eagle standing on branches surrounded by olive branches that are tied in a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6122
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Small Head, Silver Plug
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
299,680
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
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Coin Value History
1795 50c Small Head, Silver Plug MS
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Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]
![Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200906/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_52bsf-0.20200906184234263.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $550 – $500,000
1794 50c MS
Worth: $2,400 – $1,000,000
1795 50c 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $550 – $500,000
1795 50c 3 leaves MS
Worth: $700 – $63,000
1795 50c Small Head MS
Worth: $605 – $360,000
1795 50c Silver Plug MS
Worth: $30,000 – $55,200
1795/1795 50c Recut Date, 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $1,000 – $34,500
1795 50c A over E in STATES MS
Worth: $605 – $275,000
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