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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-101 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: Lowest curl about equal distance from 4 star points OBV. 1. S1LE, S8UE, S9LE, S15UH and 1 mm. from bust. Curl about ½ mm. from 2 upper points of star 1 and 2 inner points of star 2. Date is 8 ¾ mm. rather evenly spaced and well centered. R in LIBERTY is higher than E and T.
Reverse: Berries 10-9, the only reverse REV. A. Berries 10-9, four berries are below the right wing, two inside the wreath and two outside, the upper one on outside opposite R has no stem. The lower one on outside opposite C is half buried in branch. The only such berry combination, therefore the only identification needed. (40,30,25,20) R.7 15
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
299,680
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
2 Leaves
Variety 2:
O-101
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, 1795
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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