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1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime - Special Strike

Strike Type
1794 (P) Half Dime coin

Coin Details

Year
1794
Denomination
Half Dime
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Special Strike
Series
Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795
Designer
Robert Scot
Composition
89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Weight
1.35g
Diameter
16.5mm
Edge
Reeded

Description

The 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime - Special Strike is part of the Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795 series. No record was kept of how many 1794 half dimes were struck as specimens. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a small eagle standing on a rock or cloud within a wreath of olive branches. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Weighing 1.35 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #84250.

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