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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
Small head and bust OBV. 17. S1UE, S8LE, S9UE, S15LH. Star 1 has point embedded in curl near center, but it does not go through. Star 2 points directly at blunt end of second curl but is about 1 mm. distant. Star 15 is close to end of bust at upper edge. T is recut with center stand showing below base. A small head that is just a shade wider at the chin and lower neck than number 126 and very similar to number 127.
Reverse Description
Berries 9-9, 2 inside L, 2 inside R; The only reverse REV. S. Berries 9-9, 2 inside L, and two inside R. The only such berry combination in 1795 hence the only identification needed. Dot in field midway between milling and ribbon knot. Die crack at edge below ribbon knot extends up to R on some specimens. (30,20,15,15,12) R.5 45
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194075
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Small Head
Variety 2:
O-128
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
299,680
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5+
PCGS #:
39251
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1795 50c Small Head, O-128 MS
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1795 50c Small Head, O-128 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$51,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $43,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$7,200
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$5,400
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$3,600
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, High R.5, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$1,704
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$1,042
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$2,880
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$1,020
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$1,320
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$2,400
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$3,995
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$900
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$1,380
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. ...
$1,998
1795 50C Small Head Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$4,888
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-128. Rarity-5+. Small Head, Two Leaves. Good-4 (NGC).
$999
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, T-18, High R.5, VG8 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Small Head, O-128, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,820
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