Creating the 1794 Silver Dollar, America's First Iconic Dollar Coin

The amazing 1794 silver dollar is one of the most valuable and historic coins in the world.
 
Once you hear the story, it will be easy to argue that it could be the most historic coin ever created.

The 1794 silver dollar was the first “dollar” coin ever produced at the United States Mint.

And looking back now, it was the exclamation mark, to the first epic years of the new country, the United States.

 With the help of M.H. Bolender, "The Dean of American Numismatics," we explore the creators story of the silver dollars with his incredible book,

'The United States Early Silver Dollars From 1794 to 1803,' published in 1950.

And it took M.H. Bolender 40 years to write the book! What he considered the climax of his coin collecting career.

"This work has taken much of my time and money, and I do not now wonder that others have hesitated to attempt it. However, its preparation has brought me a great deal of pleasure, and if the book proves to be helpful and useful to fellow collectors and dealers, I shall be graciously compensated.”

Freeport, Illinois April 10, 1950

- Milferd Henry Bolender, from his book, 'The United States Early Silver Dollars From 1794 to 1803.' 

summary

This conversation delves into the life and work of M.H. Bolander, a prominent coin collector who dedicated 40 years to documenting the history and varieties of early U.S. silver dollars, particularly the 1794 silver dollar. The discussion highlights the significance of the 1794 silver dollar as the first dollar coin minted in the United States, its historical context, the establishment of the U.S. Mint, the challenges faced during its early operations, and the rarity and value of these coins today. The conversation also explores the origin of the term 'dollar' and concludes with reflections on the importance of coin collecting and the legacy of Bolander's work.

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