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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-114 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: 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: Berries 7-9, no berry on outside between D and S. The only reverse REV. K. A1B, A2LE, A3B,. Berries 7-9, no berry is on the outside of the wreath between UNITED and STATES, the only reverse so found. Point of leaf near right base of R. Base of A is lower than base of M. (64,25,20,15,12) R.6 30
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-114
Rarity:
R-6
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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