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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 39994 Coin Date: 1795 Denomination (Short): $1 Denomination (Long): One Dollar Variety: Flowing Hair Variety 2: Silver Plug, 2 Leaves, B-1, BB-21 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 160,295 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Flowing hair silver dollar Coinage Years: 1794-1795 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 39 Fineness: 0.8924 Weight (Grams): 26.96 Weight (Ounces): 0.8668 Designer: Robert Scot Edge: Lettered (HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT) Obverse Description: 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 Description: 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. General Notes: A silver plug was used to adjust the improper weight of the planchet. Considered a desirable variety and highly sought by specialists. PCGS #: 39994 NGC ID: 24WZ
