5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" , United States
1794-1795
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
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.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY 1794
Engravers:
Robert Scot
Reverse
Description:
A puny eagle, head right and wings spread, standing on an olive branch and the name of the country.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNI TED STATES OF AME RICA
Engravers:
Robert Scot
Specifications
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1794 ~ 1795
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