1794 O-101 Half Dollar MS Values

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Melt: $25.98 (0.3868 oz Silver)

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1794 O-101 Half Dollar MS Values

Details

Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.

up This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $25.98

Obverse: 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: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

193693

Coin Date:

1794

Denomination:

50c / 50 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

23,464

Coinage Type:

Flowing hair half dollar

Coinage Years:

1794-1795

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

O-101

Rarity:

R-3

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, 1794

Obverse Designer:

Robert Scot

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Robert Scot

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