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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-109 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: Segments normal, defect marks missing OBV. 4-s2. Same as 4 except segments below star 1 are normal and no defect marks visible. Die crack through star 15 same.
Reverse: Berries 9-8, 2 inside L, 2 inside R REV. G. A1LE, A2B, A3B. Berries 9-8, 2 inside L, 2 inside R. The lower berry on right has a long stem and the upper one is just a small lump. The top inside berry on right opposite OF has a small die defect line extending from it. Twin segments of milling are at left of OF. Center dot on right wing close to body. (60,55,55,50,50) R.4 25
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-109
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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