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Obverse Description
The original design of Liberty, facing right, with hair flowing as if facing a slight breeze. 8 and 7 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the word LIBERTY across the top and the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A small eagle standing on branches surrounded by olive branches that are tied in a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6118
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,464
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6051
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Coin Value History
1794 50c MS
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1794 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$1,200,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $900,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]
Worth: $550 – $500,000
1795 50c 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $550 – $500,000
1795 50c 3 leaves MS
Worth: $700 – $63,000
1795 50c Small Head MS
Worth: $605 – $360,000
1795 50c Silver Plug MS
Worth: $30,000 – $55,200
1795/1795 50c Recut Date, 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $1,000 – $34,500
1795 50c A over E in STATES MS
Worth: $605 – $275,000
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, VG8 PCGS. ...
$6,405
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$9,455
1794 50C O-105, T-3, High R.4, Good 6 NGC. The 1794 O-105 die pair is much rarer than O-101, with under three dozen pieces ...
$4,392
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101, T-7. Rarity-3. VG Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$3,120
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101, T-7. Rarity-3. MS-61 (NGC).
$156,000
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101a, T-7. Rarity-3. VG-10 (PCGS).
$6,000
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$11,285
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-105, T-3. Rarity-4+. VF-30 (PCGS).
$16,800
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS....
$7,500
No Date 50C -- Type Two Planchet -- MS60 PCGS....
$74
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, VF20 PCGS....
$10,800
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-104, T-11. Rarity-4. EF-40 (NGC).
$18,000
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101a, T-7. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$21,600
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101a, T-7. Rarity-3. AU-58 (PCGS).
$120,000
1794 50C O-101, T-7, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$69,000
1794 50C O-101, T-7, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 1/1. The O-101 early die state is considerably scarcer than later...
$4,800
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800,000
1794 50C O-105a, T-3, High R.5, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/3). AG3 . From The Founding Fathers ...
$3,840
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101a, T-7. Rarity-3+. AU-53 (NGC).
$66,000
1794 50C O-101a, T-7, High R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$19,200
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