1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime. LM-10. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply struck with faint traces of bronze and golden patina in areas. A few minor marks are noted across the back of Libertys portrait, but these go largely unnoticed to the naked eye. <p>Half dimes were the first denomination struck by the United States Mint. After the "small beginning" of half dismes in 1792, the next issue of half dimes came a couple of years later with the Flowing Hair type designed by Robert Scot. While the dies for the 1794 half dimes were ready by years end, they were not put into service until 1795. All told, 86,416 Flowing Hair half dimes were struck, of which 78,660 were dated 1795. In 1796, the obverse was replaced with the Draped Bust motif. Choice and appealing, and worthy of premium bidding activity.
