HALF DIME 1794-1795 Flowing Hair - More Details
This coin and the two motifs to follow have a most curious quality. They do not designate the denomination or value anywhere on the coin. Today the 1795 coin is more common. Both, however, when found, are typically encountered in grades from Good to Fine to Very Fine. You may never find the uncirculated prize unless you have the privilege of observing one of the finer collections.
The obverse of the 1794-1795 half dime style portrays Miss Liberty with flowing hair, facing right, with LIBERTY above and the date 1795 below. Eight stars are behind her head and seven are in front. The reverse illustrates a delicate or "small" eagle perched on a cloud, within an open wreath, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding. Denticles are around the border, as on all half dimes from this design forward.
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