1795 Flowing Hair Dollar - Silver Plug
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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.
Auction Record
$210,000 MS61 11-21-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar - Silver Plug is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Flowing Hair Dollars 1794-1795 series. With a mintage of 16,029, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 5% of total production. 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. Second and final Flowing Hair Dollar. Much higher mintage (approximately 160,295) makes it the type coin of choice. Multiple die varieties exist. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $6.3K to $1839K 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 #6854.
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