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5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime"
| Silver (.8924) | 1.35 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A puny eagle, head right and wings spread, standing on an olive branch and the name of the country.
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNI TED STATES OF AME RICA
Engraver: Robert Scot
Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Edge
Milled
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 20⁴∕₅ grains and the silver content was 18⁹∕₁₆ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.Interesting fact
The Flowing Hair Half Dime, minted from 1794 to 1795, was the first coin to feature a portrait of Lady Liberty on a US coin. The design was created by John Reich and features a depiction of Liberty with flowing hair, hence the name. This coin was also the first to use the motto "In God We Trust," which was added to the coin in 1866.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 7756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 | 78660 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" 1794-1795 coin.
