Designed by Robert Scot, the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar is the coin that began the American tradition of silver dollars, even though it was, in concept, based on other large-size silver coins from other world governments. The first silver dollar issued by the young United States Government. There were only 1,758 struck at the new federal mint in Philadelphia they are very rare. A fine specimen of this coin sold at auction for ten million dollars in 2013 making this the most valuable coin ever sold.
- The Flowing Hair Dollar represents the very first silver dollar and the largest silver denomination minted in the United States. The coins were produced for just two years from 1794 to 1795 at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1794 is a famous rarity and one of the keys to a complete set of silver dollars, while the 1795 relatively more available.
- Flowing Hair Dollar Counterfeit/Fake Comparison The above is an image of an authentic Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, Small Eagle Reverse, and it's one of the top counterfeited coins. It's important to study the coin series you collect or find images and authentic examples to make sure your coin isn't fake.
Description
With two leaves below each wing.
The first silver dollar issued by the young United States Government. Very rare there were only 1,758 struck at the new federal mint in Philadelphia.
Flowing Hair Silver Dollar 1795
A fine specimen of this coin sold at auction for ten million dollars in 2013 making this the most valuable coin ever sold.
Obverse: – LIBERTY, 1794, Head of Liberty facing right with fifteen starts around representing the fifteen states that had ratified the Constitution.
Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, eagle with a wreath around. With two leaves below each wing.
Diameter: 38.5 mm
Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Worth
1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar
Silver plated lead-free pewter, with hand-finished patina, made in the USA.
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.