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1 Dollar "Flowing Hair Dollar"
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 26.96 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 26.96 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Small eagle with spread wings within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Lettered with decorations between words
Script: Latin
Lettering: HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT
Comment
A 1794 silver plug dollar sold at auction graded PCGS SP-66 for 10,016,874 USD.
1795 leaves
1795 silver plug
Interesting fact
The Flowing Hair Dollar was the first dollar coin minted by the United States government. It was designed by Robert Scot, the Chief Engraver of the Mint, and features a portrait of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, hence its name. The coin was minted from 1794 to 1795 and was made of silver and copper, with a weight of 26.96 grams. Despite its relatively short production run, the Flowing Hair Dollar is considered a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for tens of thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 1758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 | 160295 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar "Flowing Hair Dollar" 1794-1795 coin.
