In 2024, the United States Mint celebrates a significant milestone by honoring its first dollar coin design, which has a rich history linked to the founding of the mint itself. The US Mint was established in 1792, and in 1794, it introduced the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, which was the first Liberty-themed design from the sovereign mint of the United States of America. Currently, you can find the 2024 1 oz Silver US Mint 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medals available at Silver.com.
Medal Highlights:
- Arrives in a themed box with a capsule and a Certificate of Authenticity!
- 230th anniversary of the Flowing Hair Liberty design!
- Original artwork by Robert Scot!
- Limited mintage of only 75,000 medals!
- Consists of One Troy ounces of .999 fine silver.
- The obverse features Flowing Hair Liberty.
- On the reverse is the original heraldic eagle.
- Struck by the Philadelphia Mint.
- 230th-anniversary mark on the obverse.
- Please note that only 1,794 medals will feature the 230th-anniversary privy and the US Mint randomly interspersed those items to individual buyers and retailers.
The Flowing Hair Dollar was first introduced by the United States Mint in October 1794, featuring a left-profile image created by Robert Scot, the mint’s first Chief Engraver. This coin holds the distinction of being America’s first silver dollar and its initial Liberty coin design. The mint produced these coins in 1794 and 1795, with only 1,758 coins struck. After this short run, the design was replaced by the Draped Bust Dollar, and fewer than 150 original silver dollars are known to exist today.
All 2024 1 oz Silver US Mint 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medals available at Silver.com come in protective capsules and are presented in a themed box from the United States Mint. Each medal is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the mint, guaranteeing its quality and historical importance. The 230th-anniversary privy mark is present on only 1,794 of the 75,000 medals, with the US Mint randomly dispersing these medals among all shipments to buyers and suppliers. There is no guarantee you receive a medal with this privy mark.
The obverse of the 2024 Silver US Mint 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal features an effigy of Lady Liberty. This early representation of Liberty shows her with long, flowing hair and gentle facial features, surrounded by 13 stars. The design also includes the year 2024 and a special privy mark for the 230th anniversary on select medals.
On the reverse of the 2024 1 oz Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medals, you will find a depiction of the original heraldic eagle. Designed in 1794 by Scot, this design shows a bald eagle in front-facing relief, with its wings spread wide while standing on a laurel wreath. Although initially viewed as a symbol of strength, the US Mint eventually replaced this design with others that were more reflective of the nation’s values.
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