Flowing Hair dollar
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The Flowing Hair dollar was the first dollar coin issued by the United States federal government. The coin was minted in 1794 and 1795; its size and weight were based on the Spanish dollar, which in t
Flowing hair dollar reverse
Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton compiled a report on the American monetary system prior to the establishment of the United States Mint.
The Philadelphia Mint, established in 1792, struck its first coins in February 1793. (Photo 1908)
Dollar coin (United States)
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The dollar coin, commonly called a silver dollar, is a United States coin with a face value of one dollar. Dollar coins have been minted in the U.S. in silver, gold, and base metal versions. Dollar co
Flowing Hair dollar
…The Flowing Hair dollar was the first dollar coin issued by the United States federal government. The coin was minted in 1794 and 1795; its size and weight were based on the Spanish dollar, which in…
1795 Flowing Hair dollar
1804 silver dollar
1865 Seated Liberty dollar
1873 Trade dollar