coinage-type | Flowing hair half dollar |
desg | MS |
designer | Robert Scot |
diameter | 32.5 |
edge | Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR) |
fineness | 0.89 |
material | 89% silver; 11% copper |
mintage | 299,680 |
ngc-id | 2.40E+08 |
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. |
pcgs-link | 6052 |
pcgs-number | 6052 |
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. |
variety | 2 Leaves |
weight-grams | 13.48 |
weight-ounces | 0.4755 |
year-display | 1794-1795 |