1795 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar, O-119 2 Leaves PCGS XF40 (CAC)

A classic design in a very collectible grade. This piece would be perfect for the specialist in Flowing Hair silver issues. Attractive golden brown patina adorns both sides of this American numismatic classic. PCGS has graded 27 of the Overton-119 variety. Of those, there are 2 in XF40 with just 4 finer. In CAC, there are 3 in XF40 with none finer. CAC prices the 1795 O-119 at $11,900.00 in XF40.

The First Philadelphia Mint, where this classic piece was struck in 1795. Image: Public domain.

David Bowers writes in PCGS Coinfacts, ”Pieces dated 1795 are by far the most often encountered of this type being some ten times more plentiful than the 1794s. Examples of both years are apt to be seen in lower grades, from About Good to Fine. Very Fine and Extremely Fine coins are scarce, while AU coins are rare. Uncirculated pieces are seldom met with. Areas of light striking characterize most pieces as [are] parallel mint-caused adjustment marks made during the planchet preparation process.”