August 20, 2025 – Irvine, CA – A rare opportunity awaits collectors this September as GreatCollections brings to auction coin number 45 of 230 from the highly coveted 2024 Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin series. The U.S. Mint produced just 230 coins with a special anniversary privy mark to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, America’s first silver dollar. In December 2024, it was released exclusively through Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Its entire run sold out right away, bringing in a total of $8.23 million. Individual coins realized between $25,000 and $440,000, with coin #1 setting the high-water mark.
About Coin #45
The coin being offered this September is graded PR70DCAM by PCGS, the highest grade possible, confirming its flawless proof quality. It comes with its original numbered certificate of authenticity, signed by former U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson. In December 2024, Coin #45 sold for $34,000.Bidding is currently active on the GreatCollections website, with the high bid already standing at $33,500. The auction closes on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM Pacific Time.
Design and Historical Significance
The 2024 Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin is a modern tribute to the 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, designed by Robert Scot. It features Lady Liberty with flowing hair on the obverse, an eagle surrounded by a wreath on the reverse, and the historic edge inscription:
“HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT.”
Each coin is individually numbered, with the sequence of striking adding an extra layer of rarity. The privy mark distinguishes these special anniversary issues from standard Mint products.
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Collector Appeal
The coin’s ultra-limited mintage, perfect grading, and historical ties have made the series one of the most sought-after modern U.S. Mint issues. Since the original 2024 release, very few examples have reappeared on the secondary market, making this auction a significant event for numismatists and investors alike.
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About GreatCollections
Founded in 2010, GreatCollections has grown into one of the leading online rare coin and paper money auction houses. With over 600,000 certified coins and notes sold, the company is trusted by collectors worldwide for its secure bidding platform and expert handling of rare material. Collectors interested in coin #45 of the 2024 Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coin series can register and place bids directly at GreatCollections.com.