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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
70413
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
Variety:
10x6 Stars, Large Letters
Variety 2:
B-3, BB-71
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,776
Coinage Type:
Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
40004
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Coin Value History
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71 MS
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1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71 MS
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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 |
Draped Bust Dollar $1 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
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Worth: $750 – $725,000
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered Bust MS
Worth: $750 – $725,000
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered Bust SP
Worth: $780,000 – $936,000
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]
![Draped Bust Dollar $1 Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1804 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_48764076-1.20200714173053436.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$2,806
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VG10 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VF20 PCGS. ...
$5,856
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VF30 PCGS. ...
$5,612
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, XF45 PCGS....
$8,700
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
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VG8 PCGS....
$3,120
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, VF25 PCGS....
$4,680
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, XF40 NGC....
$6,600
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, AU55 PCGS....
$20,400
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, AU50 NGC....
$10,200
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$78,000
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$3,482
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, Good 6 ANACS. ...
$1,500
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$56,400
1797 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Bowers Borckardt-71, Bolender-3. Rarity-2. Stars 10x6. Mint State-64 (PCGS).
$188,000
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$41,125
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters, B-3, BB-71, R.2, MS65 NGC. ...
$223,250
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