5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime"
United States · 1794–1795 · Silver
0.0387 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1794–1795 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) |
| Gross weight | 1.35 g |
| Fineness | 89.2% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0387 ozt (1.20 g) |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Edge | Milled |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Robert Scot, Gilbert Stuart |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
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.
Reverse
A puny eagle, head right and wings spread, standing on an olive branch and the name of the country.
About this coin’s value
The 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" contains 0.0387 troy ounces of silver (89.2% fine, 1.35 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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- 5 Cents "1794 Half Dime" (Pattern)1794
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime"?
Each 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" contains about 0.0387 troy ounces of pure silver — its 1.35 g gross weight at 89.2% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0387 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" minted?
The 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" was issued 1794–1795.
Who designed the 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime"?
The 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime" was designed by Robert Scot, Gilbert Stuart.
How big is a 5 Cents "Flowing Hair Half Dime"?
It weighs 1.35 g and measures 16.5 mm across (silver (.8924)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.