A Nod to the Past: The Flowing Hair Design

This modern commemorative pays homage to one of the earliest silver designs, the Flowing Hair, which dates way back to the late 1700s. The 230th Anniversary Medal brings that elegant liberty profile back into the spotlight, celebrating the freedom and history that coasts through our country like a warm Gulf breeze.

The Morgan Silver Dollar Connection

Now, this medal’s got a kinship to the famous Morgan Silver Dollar, a coin named for its designer, George T. Morgan. If you ever held a Morgan, you know it’s a real beauty—minted from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921. These coins are a staple in many a collector’s trove ’cause of their classic design and rich history. This new medal carries on that tradition with pride.

Coin Specs and What Makes It Special

• Face Value: $1, backed by the good ol’ U.S. Government
• Designer: George T. Morgan, the man behind the Morgan Dollar’s iconic look
• Mint Mark Info: Morgans were struck in Carson City, San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia (the last one with no mark)
• Obverse: Profile of Liberty wearin' her Phrygian cap, with “Liberty” on her hair band, ringed by thirteen stars representing the original colonies
• Reverse: A proud bald eagle clutchin’ an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by “United States of America,” “One Dollar,” and “In God We Trust”
• Edge: Reeded, giving it that classic feel
• Metal Content: 0.7734 Troy Ounce of .900 fine silver
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Brand: U.S. Mint

Why MS70 Matters for Collectors

When a coin or medal is graded MS70, that’s the highest quality you can get—flawless and fresh from the mint with no marks or blemishes. For collectors, that grade means the medal holds its value mighty well and is a true gem to add to their collection. It’s like findin