Whitman Expo
1794 Silver Plug One Dollar SP Values
Details
Considered to be a unique specimen of the rare first year silver dollar issue, with a silver plug inserted to correct weight. Quite possibly (and argued by some researchers) to be the very first silver dollar struck by the U.S. mint.
Obverse: The original design of Liberty, facing right, with hair flowing as if facing a slight breeze. 8 and 7 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the word LIBERTY across the top and the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse: A small eagle standing on branches surrounded by olive branches that are tied in a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Basic Information
GSID:
7144
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
SP
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Silver Plug
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
26.96 gr
Weight:
0.8668 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7801 oz
Strike Type:
Specimen
Diameter:
39 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
