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1795 2 Leaves, A over E in STATES Half Dollar MS O-113 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: Die break lump between 5 and star 15 OBV. 7. S1UH, S8LE, S9LE, S15UH. Star 1 just pierces loop of curl. Star 2 and second curl are close together. A rough broken patch between date and star 15 is diagnostic of this obverse.
Reverse: A in STATES cut over E REV. J. A1UE, A2C, A3B. This reverse easily recognized as the word STETES was first cut in error, then recut correctly, serifs of E plainly visible. Berries 9-9. (64,64,63,60,60) R.3 113a OBV. 7-s2 REV. J
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, A over E in STATES
Variety 2:
O-113
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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