The Story Behind the Medal

This medal is a celebratory homage to the Flowing Hair design, originally showcased on some of America’s earliest silver coins. It marks 230 years of that iconic style, and this particular 2024 release carries the proud “FDI Flowing Hair Label,” highlighting its First Day of Issue status.

Though modern, it’s steeped in tradition, remindin’ us all of the heritage and artistry that make our coinage so special. It’s a perfect blend of past and present, designed to inspire both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.

Connection to the Morgan Silver Dollar

Now, y’all might be wonderin’ how the Morgan Silver Dollar fits into all this. Well, the medal’s nod to the Morgan is clear and heartfelt. Created by George T. Morgan, that coin first rolled out from 1878 through 1904 and then made a comeback in 1921. It’s a cornerstone of American silver coinage.

The Morgan Dollar is beloved for its artistic profile of Liberty and the mighty bald eagle on the reverse—images that still resonate today. This medal carries some of that spirit, celebratin’ the legacy of a coin that remains a prized collectible across the United States.

Coin Specifications and Details

• Face Value: $1, fully backed by the U.S. Government
• Designer: George T. Morgan, the same talented artist behind the Morgan Silver Dollar
• Mint Mark: Original Morgan dollars were minted at Carson City (CC), San Francisco (S), Denver (D), and Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Obverse Design: Profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap with “Liberty” inscribed on her hair band, surrounded by “E Pluribus Unum,” the date, and thirteen stars representing the original colonies
• Reverse Design: Features a bald eagle clutching an olive branch 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

Images you see are of the actual coin you’ll receive—no surprises, just pure beauty.