The United States Mint commemorates a historic milestone today at noon ET with the release of the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin. This stunning coin honors America’s first dollar coin, the Flowing Hair Dollar, which was originally issued in 1794.
Obverse and Reverse Designs of the Flowing Hair Gold Coin
The coin is struck from 99.99% gold at the U.S. Mint’s West Point facility, weighing 1.000 troy ounce. It features intricate designs in high relief, allowing for superior detail compared to traditional coinage. The obverse showcases a portrait of Liberty facing right, surrounded by 15 stars representing the original states that ratified the Constitution by 1794. The word “LIBERTY” is inscribed, along with the year “2024” to commemorate the anniversary.
On the reverse, the design features an eagle with outstretched wings, encircled by a laurel wreath. The inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” completes the design, which is a faithful re-sculpting of Robert Scot’s original work by U.S. Mint Medallic Artists John P. McGraw (obverse) and Eric David Custer (reverse).
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Limited Edition and Market Demand
The coin is part of a limited edition of only 17,500 pieces, adding to its rarity and appeal among collectors. While this edition does not feature a privy mark, the U.S. Mint has announced that 230 coins bearing a privy mark will be auctioned later.
In October, the U.S. Mint also issued the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Silver Medal, which sold out quickly, with particular interest in the limited medals that included a “230” privy mark and certificates of authenticity hand-signed by Ventris C. Gibson, the Director of the U.S. Mint.
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