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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-117a 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. 10. (see O.119) Point of star 1 pierces first curl near center and end of the curl is frayed out. Point of star 2 and second curl are close. Stars 8 and 9 are about equal distance from L and Y. Star 15 ¼ mm. from bust. Date is 8 ½ mm. An elongated die defect lump above point of star 15 and point of bust.
Reverse: REV. N. (see O.117) A1B, A2B, A3B. Berries 9-8 and the only such division with four berries under the right wing. CA in AMERICA is recut. Lower leaf is connected to A3. Leaf under I in AMERICA nearly touches right base. R.8 This marriage of obverse 10 and reverse N is unknown to writer and may be unique or possibly does not exist. Any information the reader may have would be welcomed. 34
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-117a
Rarity:
R-3
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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