1795 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar PCGS VF-35 Small Head CAC

CAC. The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar Small Head variety stands apart from the traditional 1795 design. Liberty’s curls are noticeably shorter, the bust truncation is flatter, and an additional loop at the base creates the impression of a sculpted bust rather than the standard engraved portrait. These subtle but unmistakable features make the Small Head one of the most intriguing and sought-after varieties of the early half dollar series.

Certified PCGS VF-35 and approved by CAC, this example combines impressive eye appeal with exceptional rarity. PCGS has graded just 3 examples of the 1795 Small Head half dollar in VF-35, with only 5 finer. CAC confirms its elite status, recognizing only 1 coin in VF-35, with merely 2 finer. Such population figures place this piece among the most elusive collector-quality representatives of the variety.

Adding to its desirability, this half dollar most recently resided in a major collector’s PCGS Registry Set, underscoring the level at which it has long been appreciated. For specialists in early federal coinage, the combination of a distinctive design, limited certified population, CAC approval, and distinguished provenance makes this an outstanding opportunity to acquire a remarkable survivor of America’s first generation of silver coinage.