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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination is spelled out as a fraction of "1/2" at the bottom, under the bow.
Book Reference
Designer: Robert Scot. Weight: 26.96 grams. Composition: .8924 silver, .1076 copper (net weight .77352 oz. pure silver). Diameter: Approximately 39–40 mm. Edge: HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT with decorations between words. Mint: Philadelphia.
Key to Collecting: Inaugurated in 1795, the Draped Bust silver dollar type with Small Eagle reverse represents the first appearance of this popular obverse portrait—a depiction of Liberty that later extended to other silver denominations as well as copper half cents and cents. The visage was said to have been by Gilbert Stuart, well known for his unfinished portrait of George Washington, a familiar decoration on schoolroom walls. Silver dollars of this motif were produced through early 1798. An example for type set purposes is easily enough found, but is somewhat on the scarce side. Typical grades are VF and EF. AU coins are rare, and Mint State pieces are especially so. When seen they are often dated 1795, the first year, and can be quite attractive. Some of the 1795 coins have prooflike surfaces. True Mint State examples, particularly in the choice and gem categories, are scarcely ever seen of 1796, 1797, or 1798.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Striking is usually fairly decent, unless you take out a magnifying glass and check certain details. Look over the star centers, hair details of Liberty, eagle details on the reverse, and the denticles. While perfection may be more of a goal than a reality, there are some nice coins out there, even if every little detail is not needle-sharp. Many have Mint-caused planchet adjustment marks, most noticeable at the centers and/or near the rims.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72399
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
26.96 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8668 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7801 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
39
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered (HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT)
Variety:
Small Eagle
Variety 2:
1795-1798
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Dollar
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6857
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Coin Value History
Draped Bust Dollar $1 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
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Draped Bust Dollar $1 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$870,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $750,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered Bust MS
Worth: $750 – $725,000
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off-Center Bust MS
Worth: $750 – $725,000
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters MS
Worth: $750 – $840,000
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters MS
Worth: $750 – $300,000
1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,600 – $270,000
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,600 – $360,000
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,500 – $257,400
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,500 – $402,000
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 13 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $1,600 – $325,000
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $1,500 – $216,000
Draped Bust Dollar $1 Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1804 MS [Type]
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Worth: $520 – $300,000
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 MS
Worth: $520 – $185,000
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Knob 9 MS
Worth: $960 – $222,000
1798 $1 Large Eagle, 5 Vertical Lines MS
Worth: $960 – $222,000
1798 $1 Large Eagle, 10 Arrows MS
Worth: $960 – $222,000
1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters, B-5, BB-65, R.2, VF30 PCGS. ...
$6,405
1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters, B-5, BB-65, R.2, XF40 PCGS. ...
$11,590
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VF35 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VF20 PCGS. ...
$5,856
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters, B-1, BB-73, R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered, B-15, BB-52, R.2, AU50 NGC. ...
$11,590
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered, B-15, BB-52, R.2, MS61 PCGS. ...
$61,000
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS....
$4,320
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$32,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters, B-4, BB-61, R.3, VF25 PCGS....
$5,880
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VG10 PCGS....
$4,800
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters, B-4, BB-61, R.3, AU58 PCGS....
$72,000
1796 Small Date, Large Letters BB-61, B-4 NGC VG details/polished
$1,829
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters, B-1, BB-73, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered, B-15, BB-52, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$40,800
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters, B-4, BB-61, R.3, AU55 NGC....
$21,600
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VG8 PCGS....
$3,120
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters, B-4, BB-61, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS....
$4,320
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off-Center, B-14, BB-51, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/45 and 0/0+)....
$2,880
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$78,000
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