Please Grade This 1794 Half Dollar

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Eduard, Sep 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM.

  1. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter** Supporter

    An example of America's first Half Dollar.
    It is admittedly in quite low grade but the all-important date is plainly visible.

    1794 half dollar - REV - VGP - 2021-2023 new - on dark background.png 1794 half dollar - REV - VGP - 2021-2023 new - on dark background.png

    AG-3 about right?
     
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  3. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    I'm thinking 4 or 6
     
  4. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Could possibly be a wee bit better in my opinion, good luck.
     
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  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    G-06

    Perhaps, possibly, maybe a VG-08, but I'd like to see a bit more rim separation on the obverse.
     
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    AG-3 for the Flowing Hair Dollars is clear enough to identify. And yours certainly qualifies. I’d be st a G-8 for sure and maybe even a 10. The ends of the hair are more than recognizable but the hair details are gone.
    A wonderful example. I’ll pm you with my address as it’s only 87 days until Christmas and this would be a great addition to my collection. :D:D
     
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  7. mrweaseluv

    mrweaseluv Supporter! Supporter

    AG3 at least.. I agree with the others I see it at about G6-8
     
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  8. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    I think G-04. I would have called it G-06 but for the discoloration on obverse at S4 and the rim nick at S2. To my mind, these are just are bit more that can be called normal for the grade but clearly not enough to give the coin a details grade.

    The reverse looks like a bulged die.
     
  9. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Good details because I'm not sure if the dark spot over the fourth star is strictly on the surface of the coin. If it is on the surface, Good-4.
     
  10. Anthony Mazza

    Anthony Mazza Well-Known Member

    G6 might net it to 4 with the rim ding. I doubt it will get details. Nice coin!!
     
  11. Anthony Mazza

    Anthony Mazza Well-Known Member

    G6 might net it to 4 with the rim ding. I doubt it will get details. Nice coin!!
     
  12. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    I am at VG-8 and another beauty eduard.
     
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  14. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    G-4 or maybe a tad higher. Possibly a G-6 but "iffy". That's a great coin Eduard.

    Bruce
     

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