Flowing Hair Half Dollar (1794–1795)
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Designer: Robert Scot
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Weight: 13.48g
Edge Type: Lettered
The obverse of the 1794-1795 Half Dollar 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.
Coin Values: The 1795 coin is found 10 times more than 1794. They can be found in Good to Fine grade, Very Fine, AU and Uncirculated coins are rare. A slabbed XF45 sold for $12,000 while a G6 sold for $988.
