1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime
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About This Coin
The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime is a United States dime from the Flowing Hair Half Dimes 1794-1795 series — the final year of the series. In 1795, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 78,660. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath. Final Flowing Hair Half Dime. Higher mintage makes it more accessible than the 1794 as a type coin. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1.7K to $17K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $176K in MS67 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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