About the 2024-(P) Silver 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Medal

This 2024 medal celebrates 230 years of the classic Flowing Hair design, recognized for its elegance and historical significance. Crafted in gleaming silver and boasting a flawless MS70 grade, it’s a collector’s dream. The “FDI Flowing Hair Label” adds a special nod to the original design’s first day of issue, making this medal a true modern treasure.

Historical Roots: The Morgan Silver Dollar Connection

Though this medal is modern, it draws inspiration from one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history—the Morgan Silver Dollar. Designed by George T. Morgan, these dollars were minted from 1878 to 1904, with a production return in 1921. They remain top favorites for collectors across the country.

• Face Value: $1, fully backed by the U.S. Government
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Mint Marks: Carson City (CC), San Francisco (S), Denver (D), and Philadelphia (no mark)

Design Details of the Morgan Silver Dollar

The Morgan Dollar's design is rich in symbolism and artistry, which the 2024 medal honors:

• Obverse: Liberty’s profile wearing a Phrygian cap inscribed with “Liberty,” encircled by “E Pluribus Unum,” the date, and thirteen stars for the original colonies.
• Reverse: A majestic bald eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, framed by “United States of America,” “One Dollar,” and “In God We Trust.”
• Edge: Reeded texture, classic to silver dollars.

Specifications of the 2024 Medal

• Actual Metal Content: 0.7734 Troy Ounce of .900 Fine Silver
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Brand: U.S. Mint

This combination of weight and silver purity roots the medal firmly in the tradition of quality American coinage.