Design and Specifications of the Flowing Hair Half Dollar

The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was the first official half dollar coin issued by the United States Mint. It was part of the initial coinage authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, representing an important milestone in early American numismatics. The series was short-lived but laid the foundation for future half dollar designs.
Weight 13.48 grams
Designer Robert Scot
Diameter 32.5 mm
Mint Marks No mint marks (all minted in Philadelphia)
Composition 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Obverse Design Liberty with flowing hair, facing right, surrounded by stars
Reverse Design Eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by a wreath
Years of Minting 1794-1795

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Flowing Hair Half Dollars significantly impacts their value due to their age and historical importance. High-grade specimens are extremely valuable. The 1794 issue is particularly rare and valuable, with only a few hundred believed to exist today. Varieties in the number of leaves on the reverse wreath can affect rarity and value.
1794 23,464 minted; extremely rare and highly sought after
1795 299,680 minted; rare, but more available than 1794

Explore Flowing Hair Half Dollar Values by Year

1794 1795

Most Valuable Flowing Hair Half Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1795 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $40,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) $3,000.00 – $250,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Small Head (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $90,000.00 –
1795/1795 Half Dollar Recut Date, 3 Leaves (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $50,000.00 –
1795/1795 Half Dollar Recut Date, 2 Leaves (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $30,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar A over E (Regular Strike) $900.00 – $50,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-113 A over E in STATES (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $50,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-113a A over E in STATES (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $32,500.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $3,000.00 – $250,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 101a (Regular Strike) $3,000.00 – $250,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $17,500.00 – $40,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 103 (Regular Strike) $12,500.00 – $35,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 104 (Regular Strike) $4,500.00 – $20,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 104a (Regular Strike) $8,000.00 – $35,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 105 (Regular Strike) $6,500.00 – $30,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 105a (Regular Strike) $3,500.00 – $5,500.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 107 (Regular Strike) $6,500.00 – $25,000.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 108 (Regular Strike) $7,500.00 – $27,500.00 –
1794 Half Dollar Overton 110 (Regular Strike) $17,500.00 – $125,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 101 (Regular Strike) $15,000.00 – $75,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $10,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 102a (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $4,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 103 (Regular Strike) $5,000.00 – $15,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 103a (Regular Strike) $4,000.00 – $8,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 104 (Regular Strike) $2,250.00 – $15,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 105 (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $40,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 105a (Regular Strike) $1,750.00 – $27,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 106 (Regular Strike) $2,250.00 – $12,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 107 (Regular Strike) $3,000.00 – $8,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 107a (Regular Strike) $2,750.00 – $20,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 108 (Regular Strike) $2,500.00 – $5,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 108a (Regular Strike) $2,750.00 – $8,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 109 (Regular Strike) $2,000.00 – $9,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 110 (Regular Strike) $900.00 – $35,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 110a (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $40,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 114 (Regular Strike) $1,750.00 – $17,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 115 (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $27,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 116 (Regular Strike) $1,100.00 – $40,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 117 (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $22,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 117a (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $12,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 119 (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $40,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 120 (Regular Strike) $8,500.00 – $20,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 122 (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $22,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 123 (Regular Strike) $15,000.00 – $35,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 123a (Regular Strike) $13,500.00 – $30,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 124 (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $17,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 125 (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $40,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 130 (Regular Strike) $2,750.00 – $25,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 130, Silver Plug (Regular Strike) $45,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 131 (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $37,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 132 (Regular Strike) $90,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-121 Y over Star (Regular Strike) $1,750.00 – $45,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-121a Y over Star (Regular Strike) $2,750.00 – $8,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-129 Second S over D (Regular Strike) $4,000.00 – $6,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 129a Second S over D (Regular Strike) $3,500.00 –
1795/1795 Half Dollar Recut Date O-111 3 Leaves (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $50,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton-126, Small Head (Regular Strike) $1,250.00 – $12,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 126a Small Head (Regular Strike) $1,750.00 – $25,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-127 Small Head (Regular Strike) $2,250.00 – $15,000.00 –
1795 Half Dollar O-127a Small Head (Regular Strike) $2,500.00 – $17,500.00 –
1795 Half Dollar Overton 128 Small Head (Regular Strike) $2,250.00 – $8,000.00 –
1795/1795 Half Dollar O-112 2 Leaves Recut Date (Regular Strike) $1,100.00 – $30,000.00 –

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