The half dime was one of the original denominations initially authorized in 1792. It was a silver five-cent coin, and not the nickel version that is known today. The production of half dimes started only a year after its authorization, although a man named Thomas Birch made a half dime pattern in 1792.
The Flowing Hair design rather than the Birch design was used in the half dimes that were formally introduced in 1794. This design was similar to that of other modern silver denominations that followed which was predominantly used in America during the 19th century. Some other designs include The Draped Bust, Small Eagle and William Kneass half dimes.
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