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H
ALF
D
OLLARS
F lowing Ha i r Ha l f Dol l ars
1794 F
LOWING
H
AIR
H
ALF
D
OLLAR
1357
1794 O-101 Rarity 4
.
PCGS graded VG-10.
CAC
APPROVED.
Overton 101 is distinguishable by star1
pierces Liberty's lowest curl from the bottom, and, on the
wreath, the pattern of berries is 10 (left) by 11 (right) for a
total count of 21, the only reverse with this berry arrange-
ment. This is the first year of the two-year Flowing Hair half
dollar type. A relatively low mintage of 23,464 pieces com-
bined with an extremely low survival rate, makes this a very
scarce, premier year date that is coveted by all half dollar
collectors. Lovely natural gray surfaces with deeper argent
tones in the obverse field. Good detail and discernible rims
remain despite the heavy wear throughout. A single lateral
mark is noted on Liberty's hair, and a tiny rim nick near the
top of the reverse will serve as future identifiers.
The popular O-101 marriage is thought to be one of the
last varieties of the 1794 half dollar to be coined, despite
Overton's order of listing. It is probably part of the 18,164-
piece delivery on February 4, 1795 from 1794-dated dies.
Further study has found the O-101 (which is the most
affordable of all 1794 die marriages), obverse die was also
used for O-102, while the reverse die was used on O-106,
107, and 108, each an important rarity. (
PCGS # 6051
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,000 - 7,000
H
IGH
G
RADE
1795 F
LOWING
H
AIR
H
ALF
D
OLLAR
1358
1795. Overton-124, Rarity 5. 2 Leaves
.
PCGS graded
AU-50
. This scarcer die pairing is quickly identified by Star
15 being attached to the bust, and a point of the first star
pierces the lowest curl. The variety is further confirmed by
a die defect lump in the lower right reverse field. The sur-
faces are toned a light to medium gray with rose and sea-
green accents deepening toward the rims. Numerous
obverse adjustment marks are seen, mostly at the periph-
eries. A couple of shallow scratches and minor scrapes are
also intermixed with the mint-made adjustment marks
causing little concern. All details are well centered on the
planchet, and most of the denticles show, except where
interrupted by the adjustment marks, especially along the
left obverse border. The design elements are quite well-
impressed, with good remaining definition showing on Lib-
erty's hair, and on the eagle's wing and neck feathers. The
tops of the letters in AMERICA are weak, as are the eagle's
breast and leg feathers. An exceptionally well preserved
example of this scarce die pairing.
Pop 24; 81 finer at
PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6052
)
Estimated Value .................................... $14,000 - 15,000
1359
1795. Overton-104, Rarity 5
.
ANACS graded VF-30
. A die
lump beneath star 13 and a die crack through the C in AMERICA
help attribute this pleasing mid-grade Flowing Hair half dollar.
Both sides present varied toning schemes featuring blue, gray,
and golden colors. Post-striking marks are unreported overall.
Housed in an ANACS Old Style Holder.
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,600 - 3,800
1360
1795. Overton-105, Rarity 4
.
NGC graded Fine-12
. Even
wear and light toning.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,900 - 2,000
