1795 Half Dollars Flowing Hair NGC F Details Plugged

The 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar, NGC F Details - Plugged is an early United States silver coin featuring Robert Scot's Flowing Hair design.

Liberty appears on the obverse facing right, with flowing hair, LIBERTY above, 15 stars surrounding her, and the date 1795 below. The reverse depicts a small eagle within an open wreath, encircled by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The coin was struck in approximately 89.24% silver, weighs about 13.48 grams, and has a lettered edge reading FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR. A total of 299,680 half dollars were reported for 1795 across all varieties. stacksbowers.com

The NGC designation means:

• F Details: The coin retains design detail comparable to a Fine-grade circulated example, but it does not qualify for a standard numerical grade.
• Plugged: A hole was made in the coin at some point and later filled. This permanent alteration substantially reduces its collector value.
• Details grade: NGC authenticated and encapsulated the coin but identified the surface problem rather than assigning a numerical grade. The plug's size, location, quality, and visibility strongly affect market value. ngccoin.com

Despite the damage, this remains a desirable historic type from the first years of federal silver coinage. Its precise variety - such as 2 Leaves, 3 Leaves, Small Head, or a specific Overton attribution - could materially affect rarity and value. Authentication by NGC is especially important because early U.S. silver coins are frequently counterfeited or altered.