When Was the First Silver Dollar Made in America?

By GovMint :

The first silver dollar minted in America is the Flowing Hair Dollar, which was struck in 1794. This coin marked the beginning of silver dollar coinage in the United States, setting a precedent for future designs and series. The Flowing Hair dollar was produced following the establishment of the first U.S. Mint building in Philadelphia, which began its operations in 1793.

This early silver dollar is not only a symbol of the United States' burgeoning monetary system but also a highly prized collectible due to its age, historical importance, and scarcity. Only about 140 examples of the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar are known to exist today out of a total mintage of just 1,758!

Sources Used:

$12 Million for America's First Silver Dollar - Numismatic News

100 Years of Silver Dollar Coinage, 1878-1978 | U.S. Mint (usmint.gov)

| National Museum of American History (si.edu)