1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$176,250 MS67 05-19-2015 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime is a dime minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795 series. Total mintage reached 78,660. 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. Final Flowing Hair Half Dime. Higher mintage makes it more accessible than the 1794 as a type coin. Estimated market value ranges from $1.7K to $17K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4251.
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