NGC Graded Early Half Dollar Dollars Halves For Sale

The first United States silver half-dollars, the Flowing Hair Type, were minted from 1794-95. Many different varieties (die and other) exist for these early half-dollar types.

The second was the Draped Bust that was minted 1796-1807. The Draped Bust has two different backs. The Draped Bust with a Small Eagle Reverse (1796-97), and the Draped Bust with a Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1801-07).

The third early half dollar coin was the Capped Bust, minted between 1807-1839.

Together, the Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, and Capped Bust Half Dollars comprise what are called the Early Half Dollars. These half dollars were a workhorse during the formative years of the United States.