2024-(P) Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal: A Modern Tribute to a Classic
Well now, gather 'round y’all, 'cause we got ourselves a shiny little gem from the U.S. Mint that’s bound to tickle the fancy of coin collectors far and wide. This here’s the 2024-(P) Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal, a modern commemorative that pays homage to the very spirit of America’s early coinage with a nod to the legendary Flowing Hair design.
A Glimpse Into History
The Flowing Hair design harks back to the dawn of the United States’ coinage, featuring Liberty with her hair blowing free like the ocean breeze off our St. Augustine shores. This 230th Anniversary Medal revives that timeless image, celebrating over two centuries of American heritage. Though it’s a modern coin, its roots run deep in the past, much like the historic streets of our beloved North Florida.
Coin Specifications and Design Details
- Face Value: $1, backed by the U.S. Government
- Designer: George T. Morgan, famed for the Morgan Silver Dollar
- Mint Mark: Philadelphia (no mint mark, noted as “P” for this release)
- Obverse: Liberty's profile with the classic Phrygian cap, “Liberty” inscribed on the band, surrounded by “E Pluribus Unum,” the date, and thirteen stars representing the original colonies
- Reverse: A proud bald eagle clutching olive branches and arrows, encircled by “United States of America,” “One Dollar,” and “In God We Trust”
- Edge: Reeded
- Metal Content: 0.7734 Troy Ounce of .900 Fine Silver
- Weight: 26.73 grams
- Brand: U.S. Mint
These specifications echo the classic Morgan Silver Dollar, a beloved coin minted across several mints like Carson City, San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia. Though this particular medal hails from Philadelphia, it carries the same spirit that made the Morgan so popular.
Why This Medal Matters to Collectors
This 2024 Flowing Hair Medal isn’t just any old coin; it’s been professionally graded MS70, which means it’s in flawless, mint state condition—brand spanking new and ready to shine in any collection. For those of us who cherish coins with stories as rich as the Spanish moss hanging from our oaks, this medal is a treasure. It commemorates the enduring legacy of American coinage and celebrates a design that inspired generations.