SILVER DOLLAR 1798-1804 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle
Description
While there were no proof coins minted in this design era, some restrikes were produced and dated 1804. Proof restrikes can be found in dates 1801,1802 and 1803. An interesting feature worthy of note is the standardization of stars to seven left and six right. The only exception is a scarce variety of 1799 with eight left and five right. The reverse is similar to that used on the dime of the year and is adapted from the Great Seal of the United State.
Examples of this motif were minted from 1798 through 1803 with only restrike pieces dated 1804. Among business strikes, examples most often encountered are apt to be dated 1798 or 1799. Those dated 1800 are scarcer, while those dated from 1801 through 1803 are considerably scarcer although they are not rarities. Grades found usually range from Very Good through Very Fine.
Extremely Fine coins are fairly scarce, while AU pieces are scarcer yet. Strictly Uncirculated coins are great rarities. In keeping with other early silver issues, pieces often display mint-caused planchet or adjustment marks and areas of light striking.
Valuation
- COIN NAME
- SILVER DOLLAR 1798-1804 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle
- DESIGNED BY
- Robert Scot
- ISSUE DATE
- 1798-1804
- COMPOSITION
- 0.8924 part silver, 0.1076 part copper
- DIAMETER
- 39 to 40 mm
- WEIGHT
- 416 grains
- EDGE
- Lettered HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR 01 UNIT
- BUS MINT
- 1,153,709 (includes a limited number of 1798 dollars with the earlier Small Eagle reverse)
- PROOF MINT
- None originally; some restrikes
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