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Flowing Hair Half Dimes (1794 - 1795)

Information
  • Weight: 1.35 grams

  • Diameter: 16.5 mm (approx.)

  • Edge: Reeded

  • Composition: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper

  • Designer: Robert Scot

  • Mint Mark Location: (No mint marks used)

  • Key Dates:

History

The flowing hair half dime type was one of the first denominations to be officially issued by the United States. Although coinage began early in 1795, the pieces carried the date 1794.

Memo

Official U.S. mintage figures for 1794 and 1795 were combined. The total for both years was 86,416.

Grading Guide

Grade

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G-4 Good

 

VG-8 Very Good

 

F-12 Fine

 

VF-20 Very Fine

 

EF-40 Extra Fine

 

AU-50 About Uncirculated

 

MS-65 Mint State

 

Proof

 
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