Flowing Hair coinage was issued in the United States between 1793 and 1795. The design was used for the first
half dime
The half dime, or half disme, was a coin, silver coin, valued at five Cent (currency), cents, formerly Mint (facility), minted in the United States.
Some numismatists consider the denomination to be the first business strike coin minted by the U ...
,
half dollar,
dollar
Dollar is the name of more than 25 currencies. The United States dollar, named after the international currency known as the Spanish dollar, was established in 1792 and is the first so named that still survives. Others include the Australian d ...
, and the first two
large cents.
Flowing Hair coins
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Silver center cent (1792)
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Chain cent (1793)
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Wreath cent (1793)
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Half disme (1792)
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Half dime
The half dime, or half disme, was a coin, silver coin, valued at five Cent (currency), cents, formerly Mint (facility), minted in the United States.
Some numismatists consider the denomination to be the first business strike coin minted by the U ...
(1794–95)
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Half dollar (1794–95)
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Dollar
Dollar is the name of more than 25 currencies. The United States dollar, named after the international currency known as the Spanish dollar, was established in 1792 and is the first so named that still survives. Others include the Australian d ...
(1794–95)
See also
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Draped Bust
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Classic Head
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Capped Bust
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Seated Liberty
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Stella, a $4 coin minted in both "flowing hair" and "coiled hair" varieties in 1879 and 1880.
References
1794 establishments in the United States
1795 disestablishments in the United States
1794 introductions
Historical currencies of the United States
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