5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
The "Flowing Hair" Liberty head on the right, the thirteen stars of the original union and the vintage. This design was not well accepted by the public, as the flowing hair was considered daring for the time.
Latin
LIBERTY 1794
Reverse
A puny eagle, head right and wings spread, standing on an olive branch and the name of the country.
Latin
UNI TED STATES OF AME RICA
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