1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$2,820,000 MS64 08-01-2017 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Flowing Hair Dollars 1794-1795 series. With a mintage of 1,758, this is a rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath within a wreath. The first silver dollar struck by the United States — 1,758 pieces on October 15, 1794. A specimen sold for $10 million in 2013. Many were too weakly struck and returned for recoining. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $12908K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 27 grams, 40 mm in diameter, with a lettered: hundred cents one dollar or unit edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6851.
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