Flowing Hair Half Dime (1794–1795)
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Designer: Robert Scot
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Weight: 1.35g
Edge Type: Reeded
The obverse of the 1794-1795 half dime portrays Liberty with flowing hair, facing right, with LIBERTY above and the date below. Eight stars are behind her head and seven are in front. There is no marking of the denomination on either side.
The reverse features a delicate or “small” eagle perched within an open wreath, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding. Denticles are around the border, are on all half dimes from this design forward.
Coin Values: The 1795 coin is found more than 1794. They can be found in Good to Very Fine grade, Uncirculated coins are rare. A slabbed XF45 sold for $7000 while a VG w/rim damage sold for $1150.
