What is the value of a 1795 US half dollar?

Answer 1

Three different types of half dollar were minted that year so you may need to have your coin inspected by a professional to determine which you have. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:

Flowing hair design:

Very worn condition - $1,010

Moderately worn - $2,750

Slightly worn - $4,030

Almost no wear - $18,200

Uncirculated - $47,060 to $556,250 depending on quality

Recut date:

Very worn condition - $1,080

Moderately worn - $3,310

Slightly worn - $5,560

Almost no wear - $22,940

Uncirculated - $51,880 to $64,380

"3 leaf" variety:

Very worn condition - $1,410

Moderately worn - $4,340

Slightly worn - $8,560

Almost no wear - $23,733