2024 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Gold Coin Unveiled, 230 to Feature Privy Mark and Be Auctioned

This past Wednesday, the United States Mint unveiled images of the upcoming 2024 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Gold Coin

The United States Mint has announced that 230 of the upcoming 2024 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Gold Coins will feature a "230" privy mark and will be offered exclusively through a special auction.

The gold coin, which was unveiled on Wednesday, is part of a broader celebration of the 230th anniversary of the first dollar coin issued by the U.S. federal government. Both the gold coin and a previously released silver medal feature the iconic 1794 dollar design by Robert Scot.

While initial details of the gold coin, including its specifications and a limited mintage of 17,500 pieces, were shared in an earlier CoinNews article, no privy mark option was mentioned at the time.

However, on Thursday, the U.S. Mint issued a news release, found here, officially introducing the gold coin and adding the key update.

"As a tribute to the number of years that have elapsed since the Flowing Hair dollar coin was introduced, the Mint will also auction 230 one ounce, high relief, 24-karat gold coins with a "230" privy mark on December 12, 2024. The first coin will be auctioned with the die in a custom-made display box. Each of the coins will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by the Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the United States Mint. Additional details about this special auction will be released at a later date."

The silver medal, which was released on October 15 to mark the 230th anniversary of the original dollar’s issuance on October 15, 1794, proved popular, lasting for just over 24 hours before becoming unavailable.

The Mint indicated that 1,794 of these medals featured a special "230" privy mark, which were randomly distributed to buyers upon purchase. Numerous examples have since commanded exceptional prices in the secondary market.

Both the gold coin and the silver medal are intended to honor the numismatic history of the United States and celebrate the enduring legacy of its coinage.

Further information about the gold coin is available on the Mint’s dedicated page to the piece.