1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar - Recut Date, 2 Leaves
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$25,300 AU58 01-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar - Recut Date, 2 Leaves is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Flowing Hair Half Dollars 1794-1795 series. The U.S. Mint produced 299,680 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 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 13.48 grams, 32.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered: fifty cents or half a dollar edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6055. The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was among the first silver coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Both dates are scarce early American coins. The 1794 is particularly rare in high grades. These coins represent the beginning of U.S. silver half dollar coinage.
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