Whitman Expo
1795 Flowing Hair One Dollar MS Silver Plug, 2 Leaves, B-5, BB-27 Values
Details
A silver plug was used to adjust the improper weight of the planchet. Considered a desirable variety and highly sought by specialists.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $56.62
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
160,295
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Flowing Hair
Variety 2:
Silver Plug, 2 Leaves, B-5, BB-27
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
26.96 gr
Weight:
0.8668 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7801 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
39 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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