Whitman Expo
1795 Half Dime MS Values
Details
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $2.32
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: The so-called "small eagle" motif is portrayed in the center with wings fully opened atop a small wreath of two olive branches that are tied by a ribbon at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
78,660
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dime
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
1.35 gr
Weight:
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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