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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-132 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: 2 points of star 1 very close to curl OBV. 19. S1C, S8UE, S9LE, S15LE. Two points of star 1 are very close to curl. This position is similar to obverse 2, however a clear point of difference is ER in LIBERTY. On obverse 2 they are a wide spaced 1 mm. apart at base, on this obverse they are much closer at base.
Reverse: Berries 10-9, the only reverse REV. A. Berries 10-9, the only reverse. (see O.101) (15,10) R.8 49
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-132
Rarity:
R-8
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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