1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime
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About This Coin
The 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime is a United States dime from the Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795 series — the first year of the series. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath. First year of the regular-issue half dime (the 1792 half disme is a pattern/prototype). Scarce in all grades. Weighing 1.35 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $2.2K to $39K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
