1795 50c Small Head, Silver Plug MS

Name: 1795 50c Small Head, Silver Plug MS
SKU: 6122

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.92%

$23.42

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Obverse Description

The original design of Liberty, facing right, with hair flowing as if facing a slight breeze. 8 and 7 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the word LIBERTY across the top and the date positioned in the bottom center.

Reverse Description

A small eagle standing on branches surrounded by olive branches that are tied in a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.

Catalog Information

GSID: 6122

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, Silver Plug

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

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