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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194075
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
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
Variety:
Small Head
Variety 2:
O-128
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
299,680
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5+
PCGS #:
39251
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1795 50c Small Head, O-128 MS
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1795 50c Small Head, O-128 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$51,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $43,000 | $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
1794 50c MS
Worth: $2,400 – $1,000,000
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
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/50)....
$1,740
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/10). NGC Census: (3/1). CDN: $1,92...
$2,400
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VF20 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,400
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5). NGC Census: (0/2). VG10. Fro...
$3,600
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$2,880
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, High R.5, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$1,704
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-128. Rarity-5+. Small Head, Two Leaves. VG Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$1,042
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-128, T-18. Rarity-5+. Small Head, Two Leaves. Good-4 (PCGS).
$1,020
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1). PCGS Population: (3/9). VG8 . ...
$2,220
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG10 NGC. ...
$2,400
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, Fine 12 NGC. ...
$3,995
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$900
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG8 NGC. ...
$1,320
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. ...
$1,998
1795 50C Small Head Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$4,888
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-128. Rarity-5+. Small Head, Two Leaves. Good-4 (NGC).
$999
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG8 PCGS. ...
$1,380
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, High R.5, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$1,998
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