Whitman Expo
1795 Small Head, Silver Plug Half Dollar MS O-128 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: Small head and bust OBV. 17. S1UE, S8LE, S9UE, S15LH. Star 1 has point embedded in curl near center, but it does not go through. Star 2 points directly at blunt end of second curl but is about 1 mm. distant. Star 15 is close to end of bust at upper edge. T is recut with center stand showing below base. A small head that is just a shade wider at the chin and lower neck than number 126 and very similar to number 127.
Reverse: Berries 9-9, 2 inside L, 2 inside R; The only reverse REV. S. Berries 9-9, 2 inside L, and two inside R. The only such berry combination in 1795 hence the only identification needed. Dot in field midway between milling and ribbon knot. Die crack at edge below ribbon knot extends up to R on some specimens. (30,20,15,15,12) R.5 45
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, Silver Plug
Variety 2:
O-128
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
Feedback:
