The 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar - USAThe 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar was the first USA dollar coin to be minted. The final mintage is thought to be 1,758, but maybe less than 130 still exist. These are very desirable and expensive coins and may cost more than $1 million.
The coin a diameter of 39-40mm, weighed 26.96g and had a silver content of 0.900. There are many variations as the coins were individually made.
The design was only used for two years (1794-1795) due to problems achieving a consistent, good quality coin. Blanks were weighed before the coin was struck so overweight coins were filed. Some 1795 coins were weight-adjusted by inserting a silver plug in the centre of the blank before the strike, but this technique has only been found on one 1794 coin (which sold for over $10 million).
The Obverse, by Robert Scot, shows an image of Liberty with flowing hair, said to indicate freedom.
The Reverse, also by Robert Scot, shows an eagle with wings open sitting on a branch.Image credit: CC National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History.
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Mintage: 1,758 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at US Mint - Philadelphia.
Category: Flowing Hair Dollars
The Flowing Hair Dollar (minted in 1794 and 1795) were the first USA dollar coins to be minted. They had a diameter of 39-40mm, weighed 26.96g and a silver content of 0.892. These are very desirable and expensive coins, difficult to find in high quality grades where the price can be more than $1 million.Which Mint: US Mint - Philadelphia
The United States Mint, Philadelphia was founded in 1792. It has a mint mark of 'P' although the early coins minted there do not carry a mint mark. The 'P' was added to most coins after 1980.Country of Origin: United States of America
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a constitutional federal republic composed of 50 states. It's currency is the Dollar (USD $1) and that is equivalent to 100 cents.The United States mints many famous coins in gold, silver and lesser metals. The USA has several Mints, such as Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point (NY) and Denver.
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