Whitman Expo
1795 Small Head Half Dollar MS O-127 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: Narrow head and bust OBV. 16. S1UE, S8UE, S9UE, S15B. S1 is ¼ mm. from lower curl, S15 is ¾ mm. from end of bust and points along upper edge of same. The narrow head and bust are similar to Obv. 15 but slightly larger. Date is 9 mm. and evenly spaced.
Reverse: Berries 9-8, leaf below center of F REV. H-s2. (55,50,30,20,20) 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:
Small Head
Variety 2:
O-127
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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