Early Half Dollars Site Map

  • Mintages
    The mintages for early half dollars generally provide a good assessment of the rarity of each issue. In general, the coins which were struck in the smallest numbers are the most scarce or difficult to acquire issues for present day collectors.

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  • Flowing Hair Half Dollars
    The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was struck for only two years from 1794 to 1795. The mintage level for these early half dollars was quite modest, but larger when compared to other early coins of the United States Mint.
  •  PCGS
    Below is a selection of Flowing Hair Half Dollars that have been authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS. Most examples will include a numerical grade indicating the condition of the coin.
  •  NGC
    These Flowing Hair Half Dollars have been encapsulated and graded by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation. NGC is one of the leading grading companies, trust by collectors around the world.
  • Draped Bust Half Dollars
    The second design for early half dollars was the Draped Bust Half Dollar, designed by Robert Soct based on sketches by Gilbert Stuart. For the first two years, the same reverse design from the previous series was used. These 1796-1797 half dollars with th
  •  PCGS
    The selection of Draped Bust Half Dollars below have been authenticated by PCGS and encapsulated in a plastic holder. This provides collectors with some level of assurance about the authenticity of the coin and the status of preservation. PCGS is one of
  •  NGC
    When pursuing early half dollars, it is often a good idea to seek out examples that have been authenticated and graded by one of the leading third party grading companies. The selection of Draped Bust Half Dollars shown below have been encapsulated by the