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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-108 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: Defects marks at star 1 OBV. 4. S1C, S8LH, S9UE, S15UE. Lowest curl about equal distance from four points of stars 1 and 2. Star 15 ¾ mm. from end of bust. Date is 9 mm. with 5 high and distant. There are multiple defect marks from milling to curl at star 1 and five segments of milling below star 1 are joined by die defects. A fine horizontal die crack from milling through star 15 to end of bust.
Reverse: Rim break before right ribbon REV. F. A1UH, A2B, A3B. Berries 9-8, two inside, one outside L, two inside R and the upper one does not have a stem. A3 is very close to ribbon. Point of leaf below I extends about one third across base and is distant. AM are lightly joined at base and M is higher. A rim break below right ribbon covers several segments of milling. (63,60,55,55,50) R.4
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-108
Rarity:
R-4+
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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