Museum Collections
Luce Center
"Flowing Hair" dollar
Object Number:
960
Date:
1795
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 6 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )
Inscriptions:
Later inscription on obverse: "Mary Mc Comb Born 8 May"
Description:
Silver dollar; obverse with image of Liberty with flowing hair and fifteen stars, legend "LIBERTY" ; reverse with eagle in wreath, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". Later inscription and suspension loop.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.