1794 Flowing Hair Half Dime. LM-4. Rarity-4. EF Details--Obverse Scratched (NGC).A beautifully toned example of this coveted early issue. The patina is predominately lavender-grey, though the obverse is accented by vibrant colorful iridescence at the borders. An old mark is noted beneath Libertys chin but it has long worn into the overall complexion. Nicely centered and evenly worn. Although dated 1794, these were probably not struck until the calendar year 1795. It is believed by numismatists that the total number minted for this initial year of half dime production was 7,756 pieces. Die analysis has proven that some of the half dimes dated 1795 were actually struck prior to a portion of those date 1794, as they employed the same reverse die. Nevertheless, these 1794 half dimes are dated from the first year of production by the Philadelphia Mint for silver coinage, and are highly coveted by collectors in all grades.
