Flowing Hair dollar
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1794-1795
Issuing entity
United StatesThe first silver dollar struck by the United States Mint, showing a bust of Liberty with unbound hair.
Historical context
Struck in the earliest years of the Philadelphia Mint, when production was limited and irregular.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Mintage figures and die marriages require transcription from a verified reference
- Weight standard changes across the two years need sourcing