1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime
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$176,250 MS67 05-19-2015 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795 series. The U.S. Mint produced 78,660 examples. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars, while the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath. Designed by Robert Scot. 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. The Flowing Hair Half Dime was among the first coins struck by the U.S. Early American numismatic treasures. The 1794 and 1795 are the only regular-issue dates. All examples are scarce and historically significant.
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