Flowing Hair Dollars Site Map

  • Mintages and Specifications
    Coin mintages and specifications for the Flowing Hair Dollar and Half Dollar series. The design was used from 1794 to 1795.
  • Images
    The image below is the Neil/Carter/Contursi example of the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Several experts believe that this is actually the first silver dollar ever struck at the United States Mint. The coin sold for a record breaking price of $7.85 million dollars in 2010. The image is from Rare Coin Wholesalers and was distributed when the sale was publicized.

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  • Flowing Hair Dollars
    The Flowing Hair Dollars holds an important place in history as the first Silver Dollar Coin issued by the United States. It was minted for only two years 1794 to 1795 and can be difficult for collectors to locate.
  • Flowing Hair Half Dollars
    The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was issued for only two years from 1794 to 1795. Both coins were minted at the Philadelphia Mint. This coin holds important historical significance.