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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-115 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: Star 1 pierces first curl OBV. 8. S1UH, S8B, S9LE, S15C. Star 1 extends entirely through a tight lower curl. Star 2 touches second curl above end. Star 15 ¼ mm. from end of bust. Date is 8 ¾ mm., well centered and evenly spaced. On all observed specimens a rough lumpy die break from edge below star 1 extends through stars 2 and 3. A crack beginning at this first break below star 1, runs up between milling and stars on left. Some show a faint crack at top of LIBERTY. Star 6 shows signs of recutting.
Reverse: Berries 8-8, leaf attached to left base of D REV. L. A1C, A2UH, A3LH. Berries 8-8, four berries below right wing, three above and one below the wreath. Leaf solidly attached to left base of D. Base of E in AMERICA joined to wing tip. AM joined at base. Point of leaf below right base of R. A curved die defect is to right of OF. A fine die crack joins letters of MERICA at top. (58,55,50,45,45) R.5 31
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-115
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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