Whitman Expo
1794 O-108 Half Dollar MS Values
Details
Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $14.67
Obverse: Neither star 1 or 2 touches curl OBV. 5. The only 1794 obverse where both stars 1 and 2 are clear of the lowest curl. Star 15 has a blunt point near end of bust and upper side of this point is nearly in line with upper edge of bust. Late states of die show a die break from edge near star 12 curves down through two points of same, along inner points of star 13, 14 and through star 15 to milling just right of 4.
Reverse: Berries 10-11, the only reverse REV. A. 21 berries, 10 left and 11 right. The only reverse with 21 berries. (40,20,15,18,10,) R.7 9
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,464
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
O-108
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
13.48 gr
Weight:
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Feedback:
