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1794 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar PCGS XF40 (CAC)

1794 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar PCGS XF40 (CAC)

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Grade
Add On CAC
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
10805704
Certification
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Date
2026-06-09
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1794 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar PCGS XF40 (CAC)
PCGS # 6051
Grading Service PCGS
Grade XF40
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1794
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1794 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar PCGS XF40 (CAC)
1794 50C
SKU: 10805704
The 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar is one of the most historically important early U.S. silver issues, struck during the first years of federal coinage. As the inaugural half dollar design of the United States, this Philadelphia-minted classic represents the foundation of America’s circulating silver series and remains a cornerstone type coin for advanced collectors and enthusiasts of early American history.
"Coin Details"
Date/Denomination: 1794 50C Flowing Hair Half Dollar
Mint: Philadelphia
Certification: PCGS XF40
CAC: Approved
PCGS Cert #: 10805704
"Collector Appeal and Historical Significance"
Issued at a time when the young U.S. Mint was still refining its equipment and standards, 1794 half dollars are famed for their early-federal character and landmark status in American numismatics. The Flowing Hair portrait and small eagle reverse embody the earliest artistic vision of U.S. coinage, making this coin an essential acquisition for type set builders and early silver specialists alike.
"Grade and Eye Appeal"
In Extremely Fine 40, this example offers the balanced look that many collectors seek: clear, even detail with honest circulation wear that confirms true vintage character. Expect strong overall definition for the grade, with remaining design elements still well-articulated and natural silver toning that can range from light gray to deeper slate hues, often with subtle warm highlights. The CAC approval further underscores the coin’s quality and solid, collector-preferred nature within the XF40 grade level.
"Why This Coin Belongs in a Serious Collection"
A key early U.S. type: first-year Flowing Hair half dollar design
Highly desirable mid-grade example with strong collector demand
CAC-approved quality, adding confidence for discerning buyers
A historically meaningful Philadelphia issue from the earliest era of U.S. coinage
A 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar in PCGS XF40 with CAC approval is a timeless, blue-chip collectible that bridges American history and numismatic prestige, ideal for collectors pursuing early federal silver with integrity, rarity, and lasting significance.

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