Lot 1274
1795. . V-5, LM-8. NGC graded AU-53. Nicely struck on a problem-free planchet with uniform antique toning on both sides. A few light marks near stars 2-3 and in a few of the hair curls nearby. Full, clear legends and stars. V-5 has a faint die crack from the Y to the nose. The Flowing Hair half dimes of 1794-95 were designed by Robert Scot, the chief engraver of the Mint. His design was different than that found on Birch's 1792 half dismes (the spelling of "disme" would gradually evolve to "dime." On the 1792 coins, the denomination is spelled HALF DISME).
Scot's design features a head of Liberty facing to the right with distinctive flowing hair. Fifteen stars, arranged 8x7, surround the head with the date below and the word LIBERTY above. On the reverse, an eagle stands amid an olive branch with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around it. There is no indication of this coin's value on either side, nor would there be until the Capped Bust design was adopted in 1829. Pop 7.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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