On October 15, 1794, the United States Mint released the country’s very first dollar coin. Called the Flowing Hair Dollar, this early coin was designed by Robert Scot, the Mint’s first Chief Engraver. It featured a profile of Liberty with long, flowing hair to symbolize the spirit of freedom. Now, in 2024, the US Mint is marking the 230th anniversary of that historic coin with a special gold commemorative issue. Right now, BullionMax is offering the 2024 1 oz Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside a themed presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Honors the 230th anniversary of the Flowing Hair Dollar!
• High-relief strike with proof visuals!
• Limited mintage of 17,500 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• The obverse features a bust of Lady Liberty.
• On the reverse is a depiction of the heraldic eagle.
• Edge-lettered inscriptions.

Each 2024 1 oz Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin comes housed in a protective capsule and is presented in a display box from the United States Mint. These coins are struck in high relief to bring depth and detail to the designs and have proof visuals that create a contrast between frosted designs and polished backgrounds. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with each coin.

The original Flowing Hair Dollar was produced in 1794 and 1795 as the first silver dollar issued by the federal government. Liberty’s flowing hair on the obverse symbolized freedom, while the reverse showed an eagle surrounded by a wreath. Although it had a short run at the Philadelphia Mint and only about 160,000 were made, the coin played an important role in developing the country’s new currency system.

The obverse of the 2024 Proof Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin displays the profile of Liberty with flowing hair. This design was created by Robert Scot, who served as the first Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1793 to 1823. His Flowing Hair Dollar was among the earliest American coins and is still remembered today for its symbolic meaning.

On the reverse of the 2024 1 oz Proof Gold Flowing Hair Coin is a heraldic eagle based on the original 1794 design. The small eagle is shown surrounded by a wreath. The coin’s edge also features an inscription that reads HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT.

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