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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-123 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 15 touches bust OBV. 13. S1UH, S8LE, S9LH, S15UE. Star 1 barely pierces curl. Star 2 is clear of second curl. Star 15 touches bust near upper end of same. Date is 8 ½ mm.
Reverse: Leaf extends half its length between IC. The only such reverse. REV. P. Berries 7-9, 2 inside L. 3 inside, 1 outside R. This reverse easy to recognize because of the leaf between IC. The only 1795 reverse found with leaf in this position. (65,63,62,40,40) R.6
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-123
Rarity:
R-7+
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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