The Legacy Behind the Flowing Hair Design

This medal celebrates the original Flowing Hair design, a style that dates back to the very first silver dollars struck by the United States. The flowing hair motif was a symbol of liberty and freedom, a fresh breath of hope after the nation’s founding. This 230th Anniversary medal keeps that spirit alive, honoring the artistic flair and historical significance of early American coinage.

About the 2024-(P) Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal

This modern commemorative is struck in .900 fine silver, weighing in at 26.73 grams or about 0.7734 troy ounces. It carries a face value of one dollar, fully backed by the U.S. Government, showing the trust and legacy that American silver coins hold.

• Mint Mark: Philadelphia (noted as (P))
• Certification: Graded MS70, the highest grade, ensuring perfect condition
• Obverse Design: Features Liberty with flowing hair, reminiscent of the earliest dollar coins
• Edge: Reeded, just like the classic Morgan Silver Dollars

Each medal comes with a Flowing Hair label to highlight its historical roots and is part of the modern commemoratives collection, making it a lovely bridge between past and present for collectors.

The Morgan Silver Dollar Connection

Though this 2024 Flowing Hair Medal is a modern release, it shares a close kinship with the famed Morgan Silver Dollar. Designed by George T. Morgan, those coins were minted from 1878 to 1904, with a special run in 1921, and remain among the most beloved and collected silver dollars in the United States.

The Morgan Dollar showcases Liberty’s profile wearing a Phrygian cap with the word "Liberty" inscribed on her hair band. On the reverse, a bald eagle holds an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and readiness. These design elements echo in the Flowing Hair Medal, highlighting the continuity in American coin art.

Collectors often treasure both for their beauty and historical importance, and the 230th Anniversary Medal adds a modern twist to this enduring legacy.