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Flowing Hair Silver Dollar (1794 - 1795)

Flowing Hair Dollar General Grading Standards
AG3 Almost Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date and letters readable. Main devices outlined, but lack details.
VG8 Very Good - Major details discernible. Letters well formed but worn.
F12 Fine - Hair ends distinguishable. Top hairlines show, but otherwise worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Hair in center shows some detail. Other details more bold.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair well defined but will show some wear.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on tips of highest curls and breast feathers are usually weak.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar Obverse and Reverse
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar
Image Courtesy of Brandon Kelley - Anaconda Rare Coins
Designer: Robert ScotContent: 90% silver 10% copper
Diameter: 39-40 millimetersWeight: 27 grams
Edge: Lettered - HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT, ornaments between words vary

Year/ Mint Mark Circulation StrikesProof Strikes
17941,7580
1795160,2950

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
None Philadelphia1793-present
The Perth Mint
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