1795 Flowing Hair Dollar
Base
About This Coin
The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar is a United States dollar from the Flowing Hair Dollars 1794-1795 series. The obverse features Liberty facing right with flowing hair, surrounded by stars, while the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath within a wreath. Designed by Robert Scot. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 27 grams, 40 mm in diameter, with a lettered: hundred cents one dollar or unit edge. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar is arguably the most important coin in American numismatics — the first silver dollar authorized by the United States. Only 1,758 were struck on October 15, 1794. The design established the portrait of Liberty that would define U.S. coinage for generations. A specimen sold for $10 million in 2013, making it one of the most valuable coins in the world. Even heavily worn examples are worth six figures. The more available 1795 is a cornerstone of type collecting.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar - 2 Leaves
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar - 3 Leaves
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar - Silver Plug
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