The United States Mint marks the 230th anniversary of the nation’s first-ever dollar coin with a stunning proof gold issue in 2024. The Flowing Hair Dollar was designed by the 1st Chief Engraver of the US Mint, Robert Scot, in 1794 and struck in limited numbers in 1794 and 1795. The 230th-anniversary gold coin is a special limited issue honoring this iconic American coin. Right now, 2024 1 oz Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coins in perfect condition are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside a protective plastic slab!
- Commemorative 230th anniversary release!
- Proof visuals!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Face value of $1 (USD) from the United States.
- Graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- DCAM visuals.
- First Strike.
- The obverse features Lady Liberty.
- On the reverse is the heraldic eagle.
Each 2024 1 oz Proof American Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin comes with a protective plastic slab. These coins have been graded PR70 by the PCGS, indicating a specimen with full, original mint luster and no detractions. The coins also have DCAM and First Strike designations. DCAM stands for deep-cameo proof and refers to the contrast between the strong, frosted designs and the deeply-mirrored, clear background. First Strike means the coins were received for grading within 30 days of release from the mint.
Robert Scot, the 1st Chief Engraver of the US Mint, designed both the Lady Liberty bust and the heraldic eagle images used on the Flowing Hair Dollar. The Flowing Hair Dollar was not only America’s first-ever dollar coin, but its designs also represented the first-generation images of Liberty and the bald eagle on American currency.
The obverse of the 2024 Proof American Gold Flowing Hair Coin comes with a depiction of Lady Liberty. Scot’s left-profile effigy of Liberty depicts gentle features in Liberty’s face with long, flowing hair streaming down her back beyond her shoulders. The field includes 13 stars and an inscription of the word LIBERTY.
On the reverse of 2024 1 oz Proof Gold 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coins, you’ll find an image of the heraldic eagle. Scot’s original design shows the eagle surrounded by a wreath as it spreads its wings. While the Flowing Hair Liberty image has become iconic among American coin designs, this image of the eagle was maligned in its day for appearing too weak, leaving many concerned it represented the nation itself as being weak.
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