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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.
Book Reference
Designer: Robert Scot. Weight: 13.48 grams. Composition: .8924 silver, .1076 copper. Diameter: Approximately 32.5 mm. Edge: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR with decorations between the words. Mint: Philadelphia.
Key to Collecting: Most pieces of this type are dated 1795, although the 1794 is not in the class of great rarities. The design is attractive, and a carefully selected VF or EF piece can be a pleasure to own. Probably 3,500 to 6,000 circulated coins exist. Typical grades are G to F or so. EF and AU grades are elusive in regard to the total population.
Mint State coins are rare. Probably about 100 coins exist at this level, the vast preponderance being of the 1795 date, with just three or four legitimate Mint State 1794’s in the picture.14 Nearly all are in lower Mint State grades. In addition, some AU coins have “graduated” to be called Mint State. However, in relation to the great demand for these pieces, they are quite difficult to obtain, and the appearance of a choice one is an important numismatic event. Finding a really choice example—a decent strike and without adjustment marks or areas of weakness—is a great challenge for this issue. Connoisseurship will pay its rewards, while your competitors will likely be satisfied with ordinary pieces.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Many have problems of one sort or another, often severe, including adjustment marks from filing the planchet, and/or light striking in some areas, most particularly the breast of the eagle. Some have mushy, indistinct, or defective rims. Much more so than for the lower-denomination half dime or the higher-denomination silver dollar, a really nice Flowing Hair half dollar is hard to find. It may not be possible to find a needle-sharp example, but with some extensive searching a fairly decent strike can be obtained. In summary, a sharply struck coin is a goal, not necessarily a reality.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72408
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR)
Variety:
1794-1795
Coin Date:
Flowing Hair Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6050
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Coin Value History
Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]
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Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$554,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $462,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1794 50c MS
Worth: $2,200 – $1,000,000
1795 50c 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $580 – $462,000
1795 50c 3 leaves MS
Worth: $1,300 – $63,000
1795 50c Small Head MS
Worth: $858 – $360,000
1795 50c Silver Plug MS
Worth: $30,000 – $55,200
1795/1795 50c Recut Date, 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $780 – $33,200
1795 50c A over E in STATES MS
Worth: $638 – $264,000
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$11,285
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-102, T-26, R.3, VF20 PCGS. ...
$3,782
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-108a, T-17, R.4, VF35 NGC. ...
$4,636
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-126a, T-22, High R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$20,740
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-108a, T-17, R.4, AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$41,480
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-105a, T-25, Low R.4, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 4, 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,430 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,952
1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-110, T-21, R.3, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 299,680....
$2,562
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-116, T-11, R.3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Good 6 Details. Mintage 299,680....
$1,068
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-119, T-1, R.3, VF30 NGC....
$4,800
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-119, T-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS....
$3,000
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-126, T-22, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1 and 0/0+)....
$2,400
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-105, T-25, R.3, XF45 NGC....
$7,200
1795 O-110 NGC XF-40
$5,664
1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-117, R.3, AG3 PCGS. Mintage 299,680....
$960
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-130, T-8, Low R.5, AU53 PCGS....
$14,400
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-108a, T-17, R.4, MS63 PCGS....
$114,000
No Date 50C -- Type Two Planchet -- MS60 PCGS....
$74
1795 50C 2 Leaves, O-110, T-21, R.3, AU50 PCGS....
$14,400
1795 50C Two Leaves, O-124 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Fair 2. Mintage 299,680....
$396
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