Toll Free in the U.S. 1-866-284-4125 +1 339-222-5134. | Free shipping on many items! Bruce Morelan, a Las Vegas collector, purchased the coin, nicknamed the "Flowing Hair Silver Dollar," in 2013 for $10 million, the most ever paid for a rare coin. Seller is Legend Numismatics, Inc., of Lincroft N.J. The dollar was deemed the most prestigious, so Mint officials decided to strike that first. A rare 1794 Silver Dollar is going up for sale and it is believed to be one of the first -- if not the first-- silver dollar struck by the US Mint. The sale, by Legend Auctions, will be Oct. 8 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and online. It is "extremely significant.". Of the 1,758 coins minted in 1794, only a fraction remain. Need a price instantly? All 90% USA Silver. "Because of its significance in 1794, it was likely seen at the time by President George Washington, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson who oversaw the Mint, and by Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury,” Bell said. Get the best deals for 1794 silver dollar at eBay.com. Not all cost $10 million. US Early Dollar Coins (1794-1804) for sale | eBay Save 1794 silver dollar to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. 1794 P Flowing Hair Dollar: Coin Value Prices, Price Chart, Coin Photos, Mintage Figures, Coin Melt Value, Metal Composition, Mint Mark Location, Statistics & Facts. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 1794 silver dollar believed to be among the first ever minted in the U.S., and the most valuable, went unsold during a public auction in Las Vegas. It is the latter, the 1794 Silver Dollar (Buy on eBay), which has become to be the most famous of the group. It features Lady Liberty ringed with stars on one side and an eagle on the other. 1794 Flowing Hair Bust Half Dollar 50C - Certified NGC VG Detail - Rare Coin! A rare 1794 silver dollar believed to be one of the first — if not the first — to be struck by the US Mint is going up for sale. Bulk Silver Dollars. Dubbed the "Flowing Hair" dollar, the coin features a portrait of Lady Liberty on one side and an eagle on the other. View cart for details. "If we could test its DNA, it would be incredible. It is also the only known 1794 dollar with a silver plug that was inserted prior to striking to make sure the coin's weight would be correct," explained Hall. The highlight of the evening was the $10,016,875 sale of the coveted 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, a superb Gem Specimen example, the finest known to … We can give you the price over the phone, help you with the purchase process, and answer any questions. There were only 1,758 struck at the new federal mint in Philadelphia they are very rare. "Now that my early American dollars collection is complete and nothing else can be added, I’ve decided it’s time for other collectors to enjoy these magnificent coins.”. According to a press release on the PCGS website dated May 21, 2010, the Neil-Carter 1794 Specimen Silver Dollar was sold by Rare Coin Wholesalers (in a sale brokered by Greg Roberts of Spectrum Group International) for $7,850,000, a record price. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! A rare 1794 U.S. silver dollar, believed to be the first ever silver dollar minted by a newborn United States, is going up for sale by a Middletown coin dealer. National coin shortage: Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters part of latest COVID-19 shortage. The United States silver dollar denomination was authorized by the Mint Act of April 2, 1792, but not produced until the fall of 1794. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was the first U.S. silver dollar. Something went wrong. Believed to be the very first dollar coin ever minted is a Specimen-66 example that sold for more than $10 million in 2013. “Coins are in my blood, and the 1794 dollar was a lifelong dream,” Morelan said in a statement. The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar more than doubled the previous $4.1 million record for a coin set in 1999, auction house Stack's Bowers Galleries said. One unique specimen featuring pristine hair details, sharp stars, and a mirrored surface has been graded SP-66 and is considered the finest known example of this historic coin. A rare 1794 U.S. silver dollar, said to be among the first ever minted, is on display, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Las Vegas. Early Silver Dollars (1794-1839) Liberty Seated Dollars (1840-1873) Trade Dollars (1873-1885) See More Categories. "It is believed to the very first one struck," Sperber said. Customs services and international tracking provided, - 1810 50C Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. Another 1794 silver dollar, graded 35 of 70, sold in January for $288,000, and one graded at 12 sold last year for $99,000, he said. The 1794 dollar saw the very smallest of all early dollar mintages, with just 1,758 pieces struck. The 1794 dollar is extremely rare and is one of the great classic coins in American numismatics. Get a price in less than 24 hours. Silver Dollars (1794-1978) View All Products. The first struck 1794 Silver Dollar is currently valued at $10 million dollars, while all 1804 Silver Dollars are rare and are generally worth over $1 million each. The Lady Liberty Flowing Hair and Draped Bust are the two versions of this dollar. Indeed, all 1794 dollars are very scarce, and perhaps less than 150 exist today. Though it is still the most circulated denomination in the United States, the dollar has taken on a drastically different look than the original dollar coins offered by the United States Mint in 1794. Fill out the form below. In the year 1794, the United States Mint in Philadelphia produced three different denominations in silver, the half dime, half dollar, and silver dollar. The 1794 is a famous rarity and one of the keys to a complete set of silver dollars, while the 1795 relatively more available. The first silver dollar issued by the young United States Government. A fine specimen of this coin sold at auction for ten million dollars in 2013 making this the most valuable coin ever sold. “Of the 1,758 silver dollars the Mint delivered in October 1794, perhaps less than 130 are known to still survive, and this particular coin is the finest known,” said Brett Charville, president of Professional Coin Grading Service, a rare-coin authentication company, in a statement. is for sale! Morelan bought the Flowing Hair dollar from the nonprofit Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation of Sunnyvale, California, which bought it in 2010 for $7.85 million from Steven Contursi, a collector who acquired it for an undisclosed sum in 2003. The Flowing Hair Dollar represents the very first silver dollar and the largest silver denomination minted in the United States. Flowing Hair Dollar (1794-1795) - Coins for sale on Collectors Corner, The Collectibles Marketplace, where you can buy safely from the world's top Coins dealers. Get the best deal for US Early Dollar Coins (1794-1804) from the largest online selection at eBay.com. Designed by Robert Scot, the Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was the first dollar coin issued by the U.S. government. The owner of a 1794 U.S. silver dollar believed to be among the first ever minted and shown to be the most expensive ever sold is preparing to put the coin up for public auction in Las Vegas. Charville grades it a specially made “specimen,” above mint condition, and a 66 on a scale with 70 being perfect. Bulk Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1904) PCGS Certified Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1904) (Generics) ... Silver Dollar Coins The coin was once part of the Cardinal Collection Educational … Dubbed the “Flowing Hair” dollar, the coin features a portrait of Lady Liberty on one side and an eagle on the other. Silver coinage started in 1794 with two denominations the dollar and half dollar; both were identical in design (half dimes of this date were coined the following year). ", first silver dollar minted by a newborn United States, Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters part of latest COVID-19 shortage, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. An NGC-certified example of the legendary 1894-S Barber Dime realized $1,440,000, while an NGC-certified 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar realized $1,050,000 as part of the Larry H. Miller Collection sale. — A rare 1794 U.S. silver dollar, believed to be the first ever silver dollar minted by a newborn United States, is going up for sale by a New Jersey coin dealer. Somebody is still making money on Wall Street and he used “in the area of $1.5 million” of it to buy an MS-63+ 1794 silver dollar. NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A 1794 silver dollar, which many experts believe was the first such coin struck by the U.S. Mint, sold for a record $10 million at auction on Thursday. The Mint Act of April 2, 1792 specified the silver dollar and gold eagle as the monetary units of the United States. The record-setting 1794 dollar was the highlight of a public auction conducted by Stack's Bowers Galleries on January 24, 2013 in New York City. "This coin is the Holy Grail of all dollars," said Laura Sperber, president of Legend Numismatics in Middletown's Lincroft section. Silver Dollars for Sale at JM Bullion. The coins were produced for just two years from 1794 to 1795 at the Philadelphia Mint. "This coin is the Holy Grail of all dollars," said Laura Sperber, president of Legend Numismatics in Middletown's Lincroft section. Save 1794 silver dollar to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. It includes one of the eight known 1804 dollars specially struck as diplomatic gifts in the mid-1830s. Powered By. Contact us now. The Lady Liberty silver dollar from 1794 and 1807. A 1794 silver dollar, which many experts believe was the first such coin struck by the U.S. Mint, sold for a record $10 million at auction on Thursday. However, you can add examples of Bust Dollars to your collection for generally less than $5,000. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. "You have to wonder who was there and who handled it," Sperber said. It was presented to then-Secretary of State Edmund Jennings Randolph, who referred to it with a letter to President George Washington. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Older Group. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. The entire collection is estimated to bring in $15 million to $18 million, with the Flowing Hair dollar expected to bring in at least $10 million. + Update your shipping location 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1. All Pre-1950! Morelan's Flowing Hair dollar is the centerpiece in the auction that will also feature 14 other early American silver dollars from his collection. 1794 dollar sells. ASBURY PARK, N.J. – A rare 1794 U.S. silver dollar, believed to be the first silver dollar minted by a newborn United States, is going up for sale by a New Jersey coin dealer. It had an almost minuscule mintage, saw heavy circulation, and served as the image of the young United States to the outside world. The Lady Liberty Flowing Hair silver dollar was only produced from 1794 to 1795 and is considered one of the rarest coins in America. ASBURY PARK, N.J. – A rare 1794 U.S. silver dollar, believed to be the first silver dollar minted by a newborn United States, is going up for sale by a New Jersey coin dealer. This page was last updated: 11-Jan 15:17. 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