15 Star Coins & Tokens
The very first US gold and silver coins were minted at the time of early Kentucky statehood. Kentucky, the 15th state, was recognized on all of the these first US coins and many tokens of the time, which displayed 15 stars for the 15 states of the union. These coins were engraved and struck by talented early American craftsmen who inspire us today, as we craft “America’s Native Spirit!”
First US Gold Eagle, 1795
Rare first die state of the first US Gold Eagle coin featuring 15 stars for the 15 US states of the time, including Kentucky as the 15th state.
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First US Gold Half Eagle, 1795
This very rare gold $5 half eagle from 1795 – the first gold coinage of the US mint, displays 15 stars representing Kentucky as the 15th state of the Union.
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1795 Dated $5 Half Eagle
This extremely rare gold $5 half eagle is dated 1795, but was struck in 1797. It displays 15 stars on the obverse representing Kentucky as the 15th US state.
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1795 Silver Dollar
The 1794/95 “flowing hair” silver dollar, with 15 stars and designed by artisan engraver Robert Scot, was the first silver dollar minted by the United States.
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1795 Half Dime
This early half dime is designed by Robert Scot, the first chief engraver at the US Mint. The 15 stars recognizes Kentucky as the 15th state of the Union.
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1792 Getz Pattern Cent
A rare pattern cent from 1792 with 15 stars for the 15 states of the United States from a design proposed by engraver Peter Getz as a coin for the new US Mint.
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Liberty and Security Token
This 1795 Washington Liberty and Security token, in MS64 condition, celebrates both the US and Kentucky with 15 stars and 15 stripes.
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Kentucky 15 Stars Token
The Kentucky token with its 15 stars was minted in England from 1793-1795 to commemorate the United States. The top star holds the letter “K” for Kentucky.
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15 Star Success Token
This Washington Success token from 1792-1795 depicts the Eye of Providence with fifteen long rays and fifteen stars representing the 15 states.
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