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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz +1.13%
$50.39
1798 $1  Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120 MS
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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: 199109
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: Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date
Variety 2: B-12, BB-120
Coin Date: 1798
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 327,536
Coinage Type: Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1798-1803
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #: 40037
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Coin Value History
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120 MS
Value By Grade
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz +1.13%
$50.39
GSID:199109 PCGS:40037 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $222,000 $1,234
MS65 - $192,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, 4 Lines, B-12, BB-120, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, 4 Lines, B-12, BB-120, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$6,100
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, 4 Lines, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VG8 PCGS. Mintage 327,536....
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, 4 Lines, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VG8 PCGS. Mintage 327,536....
$1,800
Sold 10/13/2025
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, 4 Lines, B-12, BB-120, R.4, XF40 NGC....
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, 4 Lines, B-12, BB-120, R.4, XF40 NGC....
$3,600
Sold 9/13/2024
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
$5,520
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, XF45 PCGS....
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, XF45 PCGS....
$4,320
Sold 1/10/2024
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Close Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF25 NGC....
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Close Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF25 NGC....
$2,640
Sold 1/10/2024
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF35 ANACS. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF35 ANACS. ...
$2,880
Sold 1/22/2021
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF20 PCGS. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF20 PCGS. ...
$1,740
Sold 1/3/2018
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$8,812
Sold 1/9/2017
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,115
Sold 9/20/2015
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1798 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Heraldic Eagle. BB-120, B-12. Rarity-4. BB Die State II. Pointed 9, Close Date. VF Details--Reverse Rim Filed (NGC).
$1,175
Sold 3/6/2015
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$18,515
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$4,935
Sold 1/12/2015
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4 -- Struck Off-Center -- VG8 ANACS. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4 -- Struck Off-Center -- VG8 ANACS. ...
$5,170
Sold 8/14/2016
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$3,600
Sold 7/17/2022
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$4,560
Sold 6/7/2019
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
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$3,120
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,702
Sold 1/9/2017
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF30 NGC. ...
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Wide Date, B-12, BB-120, R.4, VF30 NGC. ...
$2,056
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