Flowing Hair 230th Anniversary Gold (2024)

About This Series

Celebrating a milestone in American monetary heritage, the Flowing Hair 230th Anniversary Gold coins mark the anniversary of the first gold coins struck at the United States Mint in 1795. The designs draw direct inspiration from the iconic 1795 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle, reimagining Robert Scot's original Liberty portrait and heraldic eagle for a modern audience while preserving the 18th-century spirit. Struck in .9999 fine gold at the Philadelphia Mint, these commemoratives employ advanced striking technology to achieve detail and relief impossible with the screw presses available in 1795. The program celebrates Philadelphia's original achievement in producing gold coins for the young nation at a time when establishing a functional coinage system was both practical necessity and a powerful symbol of sovereignty. By connecting the 2024 issue directly to its 1795 ancestor, the program creates a tangible bridge across 230 years of numismatic history, allowing collectors to hold a coin honoring the moment when American gold coinage became reality rather than aspiration.