On October 15, 1794, the United States Mint introduced the first official dollar coin in American history, known as the Flowing Hair Dollar. This coin featured a design by Robert Scot, the Mints first Chief Engraver, showing Liberty in a right-profile portrait with long, flowing hair. In 2024, the US Mint commemorates the 230th anniversary of the first-ever dollar coin with a special gold release. Certified-perfect 2024 1 oz Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coins are now available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes in a protective plastic slab!
• Celebrates the 230th anniversary of the Flowing Hair Dollar!
• Features a high-relief strike with proof finishes!
• Limited original mintage of 17,500 coins!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• The face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Graded PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Ultra-cameo proof.
• First Day of Issue.
• The obverse displays a bust of Lady Liberty.
• The reverse shows the heraldic eagle.
• Features edge-lettered inscriptions.

All 2024 1 oz Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coins available here are perfect specimens. Graded PF70, they showcase full mint luster and no imperfections. The ultra-cameo proof coins have strong frosted designs set against deeply mirrored fields. The First Day of Issue label means the coins were certified within 24 hours of release from the mint.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2024 Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin shows a right-profile portrait of Liberty, designed by Robert Scot. This famous design is named for Libertys flowing hair. Scot, who served as the US Mints first Chief Engraver, created the original Flowing Hair Dollar and many other early American coin designs.

Reverse

On the reverse side, the 2024 1 oz Proof Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin features the original heraldic eagle design from the US Mint. The eagle is perched on a wreath, with edge-lettering that reads HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT.

History

The Flowing Hair Dollar, minted in 1794 and 1795, was the first official silver dollar issued by the US federal government. The obverse depicted Liberty with flowing hair, symbolizing the nations ideals of freedom. The reverse featured an eagle surrounded by a wreath. Despite a short production run, with only around 160,000 coins struck, the Flowing Hair Dollar played a pivotal role in the creation of Americas monetary system.

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