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 silver coin, valued at five cents, formerly minted in the United States.
Some numismatists consider the denomination to be the first business strike coin minted by the United States Mint under the Coinage Act ...
,
half dollar
The term "half dollar" refers to a half-unit of several currencies that are named "dollar". One dollar ( $1) is normally divided into subsidiary currency of 100 cents, so a half dollar is equal to 50 cents. These half dollars (aka 50 cent pieces) ...
,
dollar
Dollar is the name of more than 20 currencies. They include the Australian dollar, Brunei dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Jamaican dollar, Liberian dollar, Namibian dollar, New Taiwan dollar, New Zealand dollar, Singapore dollar, U ...
, and the first two
large cents.
Flowing Hair coins
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Silver center cent
The Silver center cent is an American pattern coin produced by the United States Mint in 1792. As a precursor to the large cent it was one of the first coins of the United States and an early example of a bimetallic coin. Only 12 original examples ...
(1792)
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Chain cent
The chain cent was America's first large cent and the first circulating coin officially produced by the United States Mint. It was struck only during 1793.
It was not the first circulating coin produced by the United States, which was the Fugio c ...
(1793)
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Wreath cent
The Wreath cent was an American large cent. It was the second design type, following the Chain cent in 1793. It was produced only during that year.
Obverse design
The obverse design consisted of a stylized Liberty head with flowing hair. The in ...
(1793)
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Half disme (1792)
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Half dime
The half dime, or half disme, was a silver coin, valued at five cents, formerly minted in the United States.
Some numismatists consider the denomination to be the first business strike coin minted by the United States Mint under the Coinage Act ...
(1794–95)
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Half dollar
The term "half dollar" refers to a half-unit of several currencies that are named "dollar". One dollar ( $1) is normally divided into subsidiary currency of 100 cents, so a half dollar is equal to 50 cents. These half dollars (aka 50 cent pieces) ...
(1794–95)
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Dollar
Dollar is the name of more than 20 currencies. They include the Australian dollar, Brunei dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Jamaican dollar, Liberian dollar, Namibian dollar, New Taiwan dollar, New Zealand dollar, Singapore dollar, U ...
(1794–95)
See also
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Draped Bust
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Classic Head
The Classic Head was a coin design issued by the United States Mint in the early 19th century. It was introduced for copper coinage in 1808 by engraver John Reich and later redesigned and improved by Chief Engraver William Kneass.
Dates minted
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Capped Bust
The Capped Bust coinage of the United States consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar.
History
John Reich designed this capped-head concept of Liberty, and it was modified by Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass
William Kne ...
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Seated Liberty
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Stella
Stella or STELLA may refer to:
Art, entertainment, and media Comedy
*Stella (comedy group), a comedy troupe consisting of Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black and David Wain
Characters
*Stella (given name), including a list of characters with th ...
, 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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