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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
OBV. 1-s2. Same as 1 except for a die crack from edge through star 7 and into field.
Reverse Description
Berries 9-8, the only reverse REV. B. 17 berries, 9 left, 8 right, the only such reverse in 1794. CA in AMERICA are recut. Base of leaf attached to I and points to right half. R attached to right wing tip and T attached to left wing tip. (40,35,15,15,12) R.6 3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193695
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
Variety:
O-102
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
Rarity:
6+
PCGS #:
39202
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Coin Value History
1794 50c O-102 MS
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1794 50c O-102 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VF25 |
|
$49,000 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $41,000 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $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 |
Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]
![Flowing Hair Half Dollar 50c 1794-1795 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200906/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_52bsf-0.20200906184234263.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
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