230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin Released by the United States Mint

Struck from 99.99% gold at the U.S. Mint's West Point facility, the 1.000 troy ounce proof coin features designs in high relief, significantly enhancing their level of detail.

The United States Mint is observing a milestone today with the launch of the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin at noon ET, paying homage to the first dollar coin minted in America.

The 1.000 troy ounce proof coin, which is struck from 99.99% gold at the U.S. Mint’s West Point facility, features designs in high relief, which notably enhances the level of detail.

The original dollar, which we now know as the Flowing Hair silver dollar, was first issued on October 15, 1794, under the direction of Mint Director David Rittenhouse. The coin’s design was created by Mint Chief Engraver Robert Scot.

In October, the U.S. Mint also issued the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Silver Medal as another tribute to the legacy of America’s first dollar coin. The medal was available for just over 24 hours before being completely sold out. There has been strong secondary market demand, especially for the 1,794 medals that were struck with a "230" privy mark and the 230 that feature both the privy mark and a certificate of authenticity that was hand-signed by the Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the United States Mint.

While none of today’s gold coins, which are limited to 17,500, will feature a privy mark, the Mint has stated that 230 examples will later be auctioned off with one.

Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin Designs and Specifications

Both the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) sides of the 24K gold coin feature modern yet faithful renditions of Robert Scot’s designs. The following U.S. Mint video provides more detail on the reproduction of these designs after a brief introduction.

The obverse features a portrait of Liberty facing right, which is surrounded by 15 stars representing the states that had ratified the Constitution by 1794. The design was re-sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist John P. McGraw. "LIBERTY" is inscribed on the obverse as it was on the original, joined by "2024" to mark this year’s date.

The reverse design, which was re-sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Eric David Custer, shows a laurel wreath encircling an eagle with spread wings at the center, accompanied by the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."

The coin’s denomination is incused on the edge as "HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT."

The following specifications for the coin have been provided by the U.S. Mint:

2024 Flowing Hair Gold Coin Specifications

Ordering and Price

The 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin can be ordered directly from the U.S. Mint starting at noon ET for $3,640 by visiting the Mint’s website page dedicated to gold coins. An initial household order limit of one applies.

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a black clamshell case adorned with the United States Mint seal, housed within an outer sleeve featuring a gold-embossed image of the Flowing Hair dollar. A certificate of authenticity is also included.