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1794 Silver Plug One Dollar SP Values
Details
Considered to be a unique specimen of the rare first year silver dollar issue, with a silver plug inserted to correct weight. Quite possibly (and argued by some researchers) to be the very first silver dollar struck by the U.S. mint.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $58.55
Obverse: The original design of Liberty, facing right, with hair flowing as if facing a slight breeze. 8 and 7 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the word LIBERTY across the top and the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse: A small eagle standing on branches surrounded by olive branches that are tied in a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Silver Plug
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
26.96 gr
Weight:
0.8668 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7801 oz
Strike Type:
Specimen
Diameter:
39 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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