2024-(P) Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal: A Shiny Tribute to History
Well, y’all, there’s a new shiny treasure in town that’s catchin’ the eyes of collectors and history buffs alike. Let me tell y’all about the 2024-(P) Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal, a modern commemorative that’s as pretty as a peach and steeped in good ol’ American heritage.
What Makes This Medal Special
This here medal’s been graded as pristine MS70, meaning it’s perfect as a shiny new dime, with no imperfections to speak of. That grade speaks volumes about its quality and appeal. It carries that classic Flowing Hair design, makin’ it a proud nod to the roots of American coin art.
Honoring the Morgan Silver Dollar Legacy
Now, if y’all are familiar with silver coins, you know the Morgan Silver Dollar is a downright American classic. Named after its designer George T. Morgan, these coins rolled out from 1878 to 1904 and took a brief comeback in 1921. They’re still some of the most loved and collected silver coins in the country.
This modern medal carries that same spirit, celebrating over two centuries of American coin history. It’s like holdin’ a piece of the past right in your hand.
Coin Specifications & Features
- Face Value: $1, backed by the U.S. Government
- Designer: George T. Morgan
- Mint Marks: Original Morgan Dollars were minted in Carson City (CC), San Francisco (S), Denver (D), and Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Obverse Design: Profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, with "Liberty" on her hair band, surrounded by "E Pluribus Unum," the date, and thirteen stars for the original colonies
- Reverse Design: 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