Most Valuable Flowing Hair Dollars (1794-1795)

The coin's weight and dimensions were derived from the Spanish dollar, which was widely used in American trade, and it was struck between 1794 and 1795.

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A joint resolution proposing the creation of a national mint was approved by Congress in 1791 as a result of research conducted by Alexander Hamilton.

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Coins in silver and gold were not produced until 1794, despite the license. Robert Scot created the Flowing Hair dollar, which was first manufactured in 1794 and then again in 1795.

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1794 Flowing Hair

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1795 Flowing Hair, 3 Leaves

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1794 Flowing Hair, Silver Plug

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1795 Flowing Hair, Silver Plug

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1795 Flowing Hair, 2 Leaves

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