DOCSLIB.ORG

Liberian ‐ U.S.A

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Liberian ‐ U.S.A Liberian ‐ U.S.A. Coin Tributes & the Millennium Series Liberia 2000 Saint-Gaudens Indian Pattern Tribute $100 Gold Proof Coin Augustus Saint-Gaudens initially produced an Indian Head and Flying Eagle design for the $20 gold coins. Authorized by the Government of Liberia, made from 1 oz. of pure .999 fine gold in gem proof quality. A small number were minted (500) in the USA. Liberia 2002 $40 Gold Coiled Hair Stella Tribute Coin U.S. $4 gold coin design (nicknamed the "Stella"). This coin features the Coiled Hair Liberty designed by George T. Morgan, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, in 1879. Weight .25 oz AGW, .999 gold. This tribute coin has a tiny mintage of only 380 authorized by Liberia. Liberia 2002 $40 Gold Flowing Hair Stella Tribute Coin U.S. $4 gold coin design (nicknamed the "Stella"). This coin features the Flowing Hair Liberty designed by Charles Barber, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, in 1879. This tribute coin with a mintage 410 is a lower mintage than the original (mintage 425)! Authorized by Liberia. Weight .25 oz AGW, .999 gold. Liberia 2000 $10; $2 1/2 Indian Design 1/10 oz. Gold; Listed in SCWC, KM# 492 Classic United States Indian $2 1/2 gold coin design. This 22 kt. gold coin (1/10 oz. net weight pure gold) was produced by Australia's official Perth Mint for the Republic of Liberia on the same blank used to mint the American Gold Eagle. Mintage of only 500. This is an "incused" design. I recently purchased (Steinbergs) a PCGS Proof 69 version of this coin. While I have seen a few of these for sale over the years, a proof issue is a new and unique discovery. Weight 3.3930 g, composition 0.9167 gold, .100 oz AGW. Liberia 2000 Amazonian Pattern Tribute 1 Oz. Silver Design is of the U.S.A. "Amazonian" Pattern Silver Dollar. This $10 face value coin is 1 troy oz. of pure silver. A legally approved commemorative coin issued by the Republic of Liberia. Liberia 2000 Morgan Dollar Design (Eagle Reverse) – Millennium, 1 Oz. Silver United States of America Morgan Silver Dollar with eagle reverse. Note face value of $1, two similar issues are for $10, one with eagle and another with crossed flags. issued by Liberia. Liberia 2000 Morgan Dollar Design (Flags Reverse) – Millennium, 1 Oz. Silver, Listed in SCWC, KM# 423 Handsome design is based on the popular United States Morgan Silver Dollar, with flags on reverse. $10 face value, issued by Republic of Liberia. Estimated mintage 2,000. Liberia 2000 Schoolgirl Pattern Tribute 1 Oz. Silver – Millennium; KM# 423 Superb gem proof quality, certified PROOF-69 Deep Cameo by ICG (Independent Coin Grading). Snow white, early cameo strike. Beautiful design is based on an extremely rare United States Pattern, valued at tens of thousands of dollars! Mintage 2,500. Liberia 2000 Seated Liberty No Stars Design 1 Oz. Silver Superb gem proof quality, snow white, early cameo strike. This 1 oz. pure silver gem proof year 2000 Seated Liberty coin obverse and reverse are based on the popular Seated Liberty Dollar. This coin is Type II with no stars on the obverse. This is a legally approved official commemorative coin of the Republic of Liberia (My photo is not available at this time. PandaAmerica photo below is copyrighted) Liberia 2000 Seated Liberty with Stars Design – Millennium Listed in SCWC, KM# 702 Coin contains more silver (1 oz. pure) than the original Seated Liberty Silver Dollar. This is a legally approved official commemorative coin of the Republic of Liberia. 31.1035 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.999 oz. ASW, 39 mm. Mintage unknown. Liberia 2000 Standing Liberty Design. Listed in SCWC, KM# 701 Popular design based on United States Quarter (Type 1) issued from 1916-1917. 31.1035 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.999 oz. ASW, 39 mm. Mintage unknown. Liberia 2000 $10 Pease Dollar Design. Listed in SCWC, KM# 703 10 DOLLARS 31.1035 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.999 oz. ASW, 39 mm. Obv: Heraldic Eagle Rev: Peace Liberty dollar design Edge: Reeded, Mintage unknown. Liberia 2002 Saint-Gaudens Original Design for the 1907 Walking Liberty $20 Double Eagle This design depicts the obverse of the original design of Augustus Saint Gaudens for the 1907 High Relief $20. The reverse is similar to his 'Indian' $10 gold coin. The denomination for this issue is $100. Drawings and plaster models of this pattern design still exist at the Augustus Saint-Gaudens museum. They are depicted in the little book that comes with the 2009 USA Tribute High Relief $50 gold piece minted by the US Mint. The main notable differences, and what was eventually approved, are the winged Victory/Miss Liberty and the feathered headdress. These are 1 oz, .999 gold. Liberia 2000 Amazonian Pattern $100 Gilt Silver Design I’m still seeking information on this piece. Caution, these are clad gold over silver and unscrupulous sellers have been known to not know, or not describe, this essential fact. These are often found with a milky haze which I assume is an effect of poor plating techniques. The denomination is $100 and the mintage must be extremely low. They were sold by PandaAmerica with a correct description. .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sacagawea: Finishing School
    Sacagawea: Finishing School Rochester Numismatic Association George T. Fekete February 28, 2018 Sacagawea: Finishing School Overview § U.S. Dollar Coin Type Primer ú Major Differentiating Features § Lewis & Clark Expedition Summary § Sacagawea Dollars § Native American Dollars § Sacagawea & Native American Dollars ú Characteristics ú Finishes Sacagawea: Finishing School Sacagawea Precursor Dollars § 1776: Continental Currency § July 6, 1785: U.S. Congress Adopted “Dollar” as Official Monetary Unit § 1794–1795: Flowing Hair § 1795–1804: Draped Bust § 1804: 1804 Dollar (Struck 1834–1835) § 1836–1839: Gobrecht § 1840–1873: Liberty Seated § 1873–1885: Trade (Issued for Circulation in Asia) § 1878–1921: Morgan § 1921–1935: Peace § 1971–1978: Eisenhower § 1979–1999: Susan B. Anthony § 2000–2008: Sacagawea § 2009–Present: Native American Sacagawea: Finishing School Continental Currency (1776) Sacagawea: Finishing School Flowing Hair (1794–1795) Three Leaves Two Leaves Sacagawea: Finishing School Draped Bust (1795–1804) • Small & Large Dates • Narrow & Wide Dates • Small & Large Letters • 2 or 3 Leaves Under Wings • Number & Position of Stars • Number of Lines in Shield Sacagawea: Finishing School 1804 Dollar (1804) “S” Over “S” to Center of Link Left of Link First Reverse Second Reverse Sacagawea: Finishing School Gobrecht (1836–1839) Sacagawea: Finishing School Liberty Seated (1840–1873) No Motto Motto Sacagawea: Finishing School Trade (1873–1885) Sacagawea: Finishing School Morgan (1878–1921) Sacagawea: Finishing School Peace (1921–1935) Sacagawea:
    [Show full text]
  • Notes from Liberty
    LibertyLiberty Coin Coin Service Service Computer Computer Quotes Quotes 2PM 2PM EDT EDT 7.8.20207.8.2020 Spot Spot Prices Prices Item Item Qty Qty Fine Fine Wt Wt Price Price Cost/Oz Cost/Oz Premium Premium *U.S.*U.S. 1 Oz 1 OzGold Gold Eagle Eagle 10 101.00001.00001,916.751,916.751916.751916.75 5.4%5.4% Gold:Gold: $1,818.50$1,818.50 *U.S.*U.S. 1/2 1/2Oz OzGold Gold Eagle Eagle 10 100.50000.5000 997.50997.501995.001995.00 9.7%9.7% Silver:Silver: $19.14$19.14 *U.S.*U.S. 1/4 1/4Oz OzGold Gold Eagle Eagle 10 100.25000.2500 512.75512.752051.002051.00 12.8%12.8% Platinum:Platinum: $880.00$880.00 *U.S.*U.S. 1/10 1/10 Oz OzGold Gold Eagle Eagle 10 100.10000.1000 222.80222.802228.002228.00 22.5%22.5% Palladium:Palladium:$1,988.00$1,988.00 *U.S.*U.S. 1 Oz 1 OzGold Gold Buffalo Buffalo 10 101.00001.00001,916.751,916.751916.751916.75 5.4%5.4% *U.S.*U.S. 1 Oz 1 OzMedallion Medallion 10 101.00001.00001,882.251,882.251882.251882.25 3.5%3.5% *U.S.*U.S. 1/2 1/2Oz OzMedallion Medallion 10 100.50000.5000NotNot Available Available Notes from Liberty By Allan Beegle *Australia 1 Oz Kangaroo 10 1.0000 1,889.50 1889.50 3.9% LCS Chief Numismatist *Australia 1 Oz Kangaroo 10 1.0000 1,889.50 1889.50 3.9% *Austria*Austria 100 100 Corona Corona 10 100.98020.98021,833.251,833.251870.281870.28 2.8%2.8% Note: For most of COMEX history, its *Austria*Austria 1 Oz 1 OzPhilharmonic Philharmonic 10 101.00001.00001,911.251,911.251911.251911.25 5.1%5.1%spot prices matched closely to the spot *Canada 1 Oz Maple Leaf 10 1.0000 1,885.75 1885.75 3.7% prices used for trading physical precious *Canada 1 Oz Maple Leaf 10 1.0000 1,885.75 1885.75 3.7%metals.
    [Show full text]
  • How to Collect Coins a Fun, Useful, and Educational Guide to the Hobby
    $4.95 Valuable Tips & Information! LITTLETON’S HOW TO CCOLLECTOLLECT CCOINSOINS ✓ Find the answers to the top 8 questions about coins! ✓ Are there any U.S. coin types you’ve never heard of? ✓ Learn about grading coins! ✓ Expand your coin collecting knowledge! ✓ Keep your coins in the best condition! ✓ Learn all about the different U.S. Mints and mint marks! WELCOME… Dear Collector, Coins reflect the culture and the times in which they were produced, and U.S. coins tell the story of America in a way that no other artifact can. Why? Because they have been used since the nation’s beginnings. Pathfinders and trendsetters – Benjamin Franklin, Robert E. Lee, Teddy Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe – you, your parents and grandparents have all used coins. When you hold one in your hand, you’re holding a tangible link to the past. David M. Sundman, You can travel back to colonial America LCC President with a large cent, the Civil War with a two-cent piece, or to the beginning of America’s involvement in WWI with a Mercury dime. Every U.S. coin is an enduring legacy from our nation’s past! Have a plan for your collection When many collectors begin, they may want to collect everything, because all different coin types fascinate them. But, after gaining more knowledge and experience, they usually find that it’s good to have a plan and a focus for what they want to collect. Although there are various ways (pages 8 & 9 list a few), building a complete date and mint mark collection (such as Lincoln cents) is considered by many to be the ultimate achievement.
    [Show full text]
  • Ft. Myers Rare Coins and Paper Money Auction (08/23/14) 8/23/2014 13% Buyer's Premium 3% Cash Discount AU3173 AB1389
    Ft. Myers Rare Coins and Paper Money Auction (08/23/14) 8/23/2014 13% Buyer's Premium 3% Cash Discount AU3173 AB1389 www.gulfcoastcoin.com LOT # LOT # 400 1915S Pan-Pac Half Dollar PCGS MS67 CAC Old Holder 400r 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar NGC AU 58 1915 S Panama-Pacific Exposition 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial Half Dollar Commemorative Half Dollar PCGS MS 67 Old NGC AU 58 Holder with CAC Sticker - Toned with Min. - Max. Retail 55.00 - 65.00 Reserve 45.00 Beautiful Colors Min. - Max. Retail 19,000.00 - 21,000.00 Reserve 17,000.00 400t 1925 S California Half Dollar NGC MS 63 1925 S California Diamond Jubilee Half Dollar NGC MS 63 400c 1918 Lincoln Half Dollar NGC MS 64 Min. - Max. Retail 215.00 - 235.00 Reserve 1918 Lincoln Centennial Half Dollar NGC MS 190.00 64 Min. - Max. Retail 170.00 - 185.00 Reserve 150.00 401 1928 Hawaii Half Dollar NGC AU 58 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial Half Dollar NGC AU 58 400e 1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar NGC AU 58 Min. - Max. Retail 1,700.00 - 2,000.00 Reserve 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar NGC 1,500.00 AU 58 Min. - Max. Retail 68.00 - 75.00 Reserve 55.00 401a 1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar PCGS MS 65 CAC 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial 400g 1921 Alabama Half Dollar NGC MS 62 Commemorative Half Dollar PCGS MS 65 with 1921 Alabama Centennial Commemorative Half CAC Sticker Dollar NGC MS 62 Min. - Max. Retail 4,800.00 - 5,200.00 Reserve Min. - Max.
    [Show full text]
  • E-Gobrecht Volume 5, Issue 9
    Liberty Seated The E-Gobrecht Collectors Club 2009 Volume 5, Issue 9 The Electronic Newsletter of the LIBERTY SEATED COLLECTORS CLUB September 2009 (Whole # 55) LSCC Annual Meeting – Los Angeles ANA, August 6, 2009 What’s Inside this issue? Notes from the LSCC Secretary-Treasurer, Auction News 2-3 Len Augsburger by Jim Gray Question of the Month 4,18 I counted over forty attendees, The Gobrecht Journal by Paul Kluth although I heard another count Award, which is given each 25 Historical Collections… 5-7 which put the number at fifty- issues for the best article in that By Gerry Fortin eight. period, was awarded to Dick Os- A Bogus 1890 Dime 7 By Bert Schlosser The officers will remain burn for his seated half dollar the same for the 2009-2010 club rarity analysis published in GJ 1853-O Dime Shattered 8 and Unshattered Die year which begins on Septem- #76. John McCloskey noted that By Jason Feldman ber 1st. Osburn’s approach for rarity Medal Alignment in the 9-12 The preliminary treas- analysis by denomination has Liberty Seated Series urer’s report was issued, show- since been adopted by other au- By Len Augsburger ing a surplus for the year of thors in the Journal. 1924 Beistle Advertise- 12 about $900. Printing and post- Al Blythe was inducted ment in The Numismatist age expenses were down from into the LSCC Hall of Fame. Pre- Two Unusual Seated 13 last year, reflecting the larger sent to accept the award was Dollars page count used last year in his daughter, Gail.
    [Show full text]
  • Our Precious Metals Investment Guide
    “Commodities such as gold and silver have a world market that transcends national borders, politics, religions, and race. A person may not like someone else’s religion, but he’ll accept his gold.” - Robert Kiyosaki CONTENTS 1 The Polyak Precious Metals Difference 3 Why Own Physical Precious Metals 5 Precious Metals Investment Options 8 Common Bullion Products 10 Gold Counterfeiting 13 Premiums Explained 16 Reporting Requirements 18 Tips for Investing in Physical Precious Metals 19 Glossary The Polyak Precious Metals Difference hen investing in precious metals, it’s important to work with honest, trustworthy, Wand experienced people. Since gold and silver prices have skyrocketed in the past decade, many new companies started popping up. However, trading in bullion requires experience, and a track record of consistently delivering peoples investments to them in a timely manner. Polyak Precious Metals is one of the few companies in the industry that possess the tools to properly serve and educate clients. What Separates Polyak Precious Metals From Other Bullion Dealers? Pricing Order Processing 3 words; Quantity, Quantity, Quantity. We pride ourselves on our industry We buy and sell large quantities of leading order turnaround. Some bullion coins and bars every single day. companies may try to attract clients by This allows us to keep our bid and ask offering ‘low prices’. Once they get you prices among the most competitive in on the phone however, they either try the industry. to sell you rare coins, or add additional fees. When you finally place an order, it Customer Service can take many weeks to be delivered.
    [Show full text]
  • Lot Item 5001 1929 Gold $2.50 Indian Head USGCS Graded MS-63 5002
    Lot Item half dollar 5001 1929 gold $2.50 Indian Head USGCS 5034 1998 American Eagle silver dollar Graded MS-63 5035 1885 Morgan silver dollar w/ toning (very 5002 1938 New Rochelle, NY. 250th Anniv. nice) silver half dollar (very nice) 5036 (5) uncirculated 1964 silver Kennedy 5003 1902 O Morgan silver dollar NCI Graded halves MS-64 5037 1984 US Olympics silver & gold set w/ 5004 PA. State University 1 Troy oz. .999 file 1984 W $10 .484 Troy oz. gold coin, 1984 silver coin S silver dollar, & 1983 S silver dollar 5005 1988 American Eagle silver dollar 5038 1973 First National Coinage of Barbados 5006 2010 American Eagle silver dollar original proof set 5007 half ounce .999 fine silver Penn State 5039 1973 First National Coinage of Barbados 1986 National Champions/Bellefonte H.S. original proof set Football Champions 5040 1878 S Morgan silver dollar NCI Graded 5008 1879 S Morgan silver dollar MS 63 5009 1943 D steel cent 5041 half ounce .999 fine silver Penn State 5010 1880 S Morgan silver dollar (very nice) 1986 National Champions/Bellefonte H.S. 5011 1887 Morgan silver dollar NCI Graded Football Champions MS-64 5042 1935 A $1 framed silver certificate signed 5012 2000 American Eagle silver dollar by George B. Steele Sept. 20, 1939 5013 2001 American Eagle silver dollar 5043 Ancient coin in a Coins of the Ancient 5014 1900 O Morgan silver dollar (very nice) Roman Empire holder 5015 1987 American Eagle silver dollar 5044 1955 Franklin silver half 5016 1900 Lafayette $1 (very nice) 5045 1902 O uncirculated silver dollar 5017 1875 Indian
    [Show full text]
  • Coin Album David W
    Numismatic Spring 2014 California State Association of V. 11, No. 1 Numismatic Southern California $9.95 Association The California Numismatist The California Numismatist Offi cial Publication of the California State Numismatic Association and the Numismatic Association of Southern California Spring 2014, Volume 11, Number 1 About the Cover The California Numismatist Staff We have a lollapalooza of an Editor Greg Burns issue here, folks, as hinted at by our P.O. Box 1181 cover showing the broad spectrum of Claremont, CA 91711 material our authors have queued up [email protected] for you. Whether you’re a bibliophile, Club Virginia Bourke token collector, US or foreign coin Reports 10601 Vista Camino afi cionado, paper money fan, or some- South Lakeside, CA 92040 thing else entirely, I think you’ll fi nd [email protected] something to enjoy within these pages. Take a peek at the table of contents on Club Sally Johnson the righthand page, and then start fl ip- Reports PO Box 10416 ping to your heart’s content. North San Jose, CA 95157-1416 [email protected] Advertising Roy Iwata c/o CSNA P.O. Box 2449 Seal Beach, CA 90740-1449 Visit Us on the Web [email protected] The California Numismatist has a Web site at www.CalNumismatist.com. You can fi nd the offi cial scoop there in between issues. Also, both CSNA and NASC main- tain their own Web sites at: www.Calcoin.org www.NASC.net 2 The California Numismatist • Spring 2014 Contents Articles Collecting Western Americana Paper Jim Hunt ......................................................................................................... 10 Never a Dull Time Being a Numismatist Bill Febuary ..................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • For Sale: One of the First and Most Valuable Dollars in U.S. History You’Ll Need a Lot of Pretty Pennies to Buy It
    For Sale: One of the First and Most Valuable Dollars in U.S. History You’ll need a lot of pretty pennies to buy it. by Isaac Schultz August 28, 2020 The rarity of 1794 "Flowing Hair" dollars makes them among the most valuable coins in the world. This one sold for $10 million in 2013. In October, another dollar from the same batch will give it a run for its money. Rare Coin Wholesalers via Getty Images On October 15, 1794, Henry Voigt, the Chief Coiner of the United States, hurried nearly 2,000 silver coins to the desk of David Rittenhouse, the Director of the United States Mint. That day marked a milestone in the making of a country: Two years after Alexander Hamilton established the Mint under President George Washington, the first dollars had been minted. There’s some debate about what happened next. Some experts say there was a ceremony, well-attended by diplomats and representatives. Others say that despite the historic event, it was all business—no hor d’oeuvres, no party. Still others, including the Smithsonian Institution, say that the coinage was destined for the pockets of the aforementioned dignitaries, as a token of the bright future of the fledgling United States. What’s certain is that now, over 200 Octobers later, one of those dollars will go up for auction. An early 20th-century postcard depicting the first Mint in Philadelphia, where the first decade of American dollars were struck. Library Company of Philadelphia / Public Domain “The reason for producing these was to say, ‘We can do this.
    [Show full text]
  • Seven Reasons Why Gold Will Run in 2021!
    Seven Reasons Why Gold Will Run in 2021! Gold’s BULL RUN in the Post COVID Economy Call 1-(800) 892-0775 The World Has Been Forever Changed. “Covid-19 has disrupted our social and economic order at lightning speed and on a scale that we have not seen in living memory.” — Kristalina Georgieva - Managing Director of the IMF The notion that the U.S. economy, businesses, and households will return to normal in 2021 is not only wishful thinking, it reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the degree of disruption caused by the economic and social events of 2020. The financial shock caused by COVID-19 was historic. The Federal Reserve printed massive amounts of money to support its deficit spending which included unprecedented securities purchases, loans to banks and corporations, small business assistance, and direct payments to American families. But millions remain unemployed, and experts suggest the recovery will be slower than previous downturns because the contraction of 2020 was unlike anything the U.S. or the world has ever seen. COVID-19 has driven global debt to record highs paralyzing economies across the globe. American households continue to grapple with unemployment, uncertainty, social distancing, shutdowns, and the struggles of remote learning. Experts predict that some U.S. jobs will never come back as various sectors of the economy have been forever changed. Inflation is also poised to return, and its effects could be exacerbated by a new President that plans to raise taxes and re-regulate the energy the labor sectors at a greater cost to consumers. And as lockdowns ease and the stay- at-home economy shifts, look for a massive economic disruption, as the most exuberant stock rally in history could finally tumble back down to earth.
    [Show full text]
  • Attributing US Coin Die Varieties
    Attributing United States Coin Die Varieties An Introduction Areas of Variety Attribution There are two basic disciplines of variety attribution with respect to US coins. Each requires a somewhat different set of skills. • The first area pertains to dies produced using extensive hand punching of the lesser design elements. These include all of the Liberty Bust types coined from 1793 until the mid- to late 1830s. The presses of this period simply were not powerful enough to transmit the entire design in the die- making process. • The second area concerns dies in which nearly the entire design was hubbed, leaving only the date and mintmark to be hand punched. Such coins were made from the late 1830s until fairly recently, but since 1990–91 all features of the die have been fully hubbed with almost no variation beyond that caused by the occasional double-hubbed die. Attributing Varieties on Hand Punched Dies On early US coins, only the central devices were impressed into the die using a hub. These typically included the bust of Liberty and the figure of an eagle. Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers were often touched up afterward with a graving tool to bring them out more fully. Small elements, such as the leaves and stems of the wreath, were then added with individual punches. The placement of stars, legends, the denomination and the date was also done with hand punches. The engraver used a compass to inscribe a circle for arranging these elements as neatly as possible, but their relative positions always varied enough that a numismatist may distinguish one die from another.
    [Show full text]
  • The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar Story Page 1 of 6 UNIVERSITY of RARE COINS
    UNIVERSITY OF RARE COINS THE 1795 FLOWING HAIR DOLLAR Cornerstone of U.S. Coins The Founding Fathers of the fledgling United States, made the Dollar the cornerstone of our monetary system in the Coinage Act of 1792. More than two years passed however, between the time Congress authorized dollar coinage and the actual production of the first such coin, the Flowing Hair silver dollar. Congress specified that the Mint's Chief Coiner and Assayer, needed to post bonds of $10,000 each before they could work with precious metal, which represented more than six times their annual salary of $1,500. Only copper coinage could be produced, until the total $20,000 bond could be satisfied. David Rittenhouse, the first Mint Director, requested that Thomas Jefferson, the Secretary of State at that time, help in removing this roadblock in minting America's first Dollars. In March of 1794, Jefferson appealed to Congress to lower the bonds to $5,000 for Chief Coiner Henry Voigt, and $1,000 for Assayer Albion Cox. He also put up the money himself, so the Mint could produce the remaining U.S. coinage denominations. The dollar was the most prestigious U.S. coin, so Mint officials decided to strike the Dollar first in 1794 along with the Half Dollar. ©2013 University of Rare Coins The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar Story Page 1 of 6 UNIVERSITY OF RARE COINS Flowing Hair Design The Mint's first Engraver Robert Scot, prepared designs months earlier, while the bond issue was in debate. The Dollar's size and weight were based on the Spanish dollar, which was popular in trade throughout the Americas at that time.
    [Show full text]