The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was originally authorized under the Mint Act of April 2, 1792. Coins feature a design by Robert Scot depicting Liberty with flowing hair on the obverse and a Bald Eagle on the reverse. The type was issued for only two years before being replaced by the subsequent design.
This site provides some basic background and history for this important series of silver half dollars. Mintage figures, specifications, and information on the two dates of issue are presented, providing an introduction to the series for coin collectors.
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