Multiple U.S. coins were minted in 1795:
- 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar: This was the second year of production for the first U.S. dollar coin, according to GovMint.com.
– It features Liberty with flowing hair on the obverse.
– Its value varies depending on its condition, with Mint State (MS) examples potentially reaching $1,080,000.
– This design was replaced by the Draped Bust dollar later in 1795.
– Only an estimated 3,945 survive in any graded condition.
- 1795 Draped Bust Dollar: This design replaced the Flowing Hair dollar in October 1795.
– It is considered historically significant as one of the earliest U.S. dollar coins.
– It features a Draped Bust design of Liberty on the obverse and retains the 15 stars of the Flowing Hair design, representing the number of states in the Union at the time.
– Values for this coin range from around $1,500 for a Good-4 specimen up to over $10,000 for examples graded better than Extremely Fine-40.
– Uncirculated examples are exceptionally rare and typically sell for $55,000 to $60,000 or more.
- 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar: This silver coin had a mintage of 299,680 pieces.
– It features the Flowing Hair design.
– Values range from $1,200 to $33,000 in circulated condition, and up to $540,000 in uncirculated condition, according to the NGC Price Guide as of August 2025.
- 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime: These were the nation’s first five-cent coins.
– They are silver coins and are approximately half the weight of a contemporary dime.
– The Greysheet catalog lists CPG® values for the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime between $900 and $165,500.
- 1795 Liberty Cap Large Cent: This copper cent features a Liberty Cap design.
– Values range from $350 in Good condition to $7,500 in Uncirculated condition, according to JM Bullion.
How much silver is in a 1795 silver dollar?
STRUCK IN GLEAMING SILVER – Each 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was struck in 26.96 grams of 90% fine silver and measures 39-to-40 mm in diameter.
How to tell if a $1 coin is rare?
One of the easiest ways to tell if a coin is rare is to check the date. If the coin is from before 1800, it’s likely rare. Coins minted in the 19th century are also generally considered rare, with a few exceptions. Coins from the 20th century are less likely to be rare, but there are still some that meet the criteria.