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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-125 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. 14. S1UE, S8UE, S9UE, S15C. Point of star 1 pierces entirely through to inside of lower curl. Star 2 points directly at end of second curl. Star 15 is solidly attached to under side of bust ½ mm. below point. Date s 8 mm. and rather low.
Reverse: Leaf below N recut, berries 9-8 REV. R. A1LE, A2LE, A3LE. Berries 9-8 with 3 berries below right wing and all are in a row above the wreath. POL below I even with left base and distant. R very close to wing but does not touch. (64,63,63,60,60) R.4 42
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-125
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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