The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar is part of the first silver half dollar type struck by the United States Mint. The O-125 variety, attributed by Overton, is one of several known die marriages for the year and is identified by specific obverse and reverse diagnostics unique to this pairing.
XF-45 indicates moderate, even wear with strong remaining detail in Liberty’s hair, the eagle, and all major legends.
Denomination: 50 cents
Date & Mint: 1795, Philadelphia
Variety: O-125 (Overton attribution)
Designer: Robert Scot
Composition: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Weight: 13.48 g
Fine Silver Weight (ASW): approximately 0.386 troy oz
Diameter: ~32.5 mm
Edge: Lettered (“FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR”)
Mintage: Included in total 1795 half dollar production (exact variety mintage unknown)
Series Years: 1794–1795
Mintmark Location: None (Philadelphia)
PCGS price guide: $11,000
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