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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:
7150
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:
Small Date, Small Letters
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
79,920
Coinage Type:
Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6859
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Coin Value History
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters MS
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1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,008,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $840,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $750 – $725,000
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Worth: $780,000 – $936,000
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off-Center Bust MS
Worth: $750 – $725,000
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
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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
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-63, B-2. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-55 (PCGS).
$26,400
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-63, B-2. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$4,080
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-61, B-4. Rarity-3. Small Date, Large Letters. VF Details--Obverse Graffiti (NGC).
$2,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-2, BB-63, R.4, XF40 PCGS. CAC....
$15,000
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-2, BB-63, R.4, VF35 PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-2, BB-63, R.4, VG10 NGC. CAC....
$3,720
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, XF45 NGC....
$14,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-2, BB-63, R.4, VF25 PCGS. ...
$4,680
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-66, B-1. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC.
$81,000
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-66, B-1. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. MS-64 (NGC).
$456,000
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-65, B-5. Rarity-4. Large Date, Small Letters. Good-4 (PCGS).
$1,920
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, -- Obverse Graffiti -- B-1, BB-66, R.4, NCS. VF Details. EX: Jules Reiver Collection. ...
$3,600
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, -- Cleaned, Plugged, Repaired, Scratched -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 72,920....
$960
$1 1796 SMALL DATE. SMALL LETTERS. PCGS MS65 CAC
$705,000
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-2, BB-63, R.4, VF30 NGC. ...
$4,920
$1 1796 SMALL DATE, SMALL LETTERS. PCGS AU53 CAC
$19,975
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters -- Cleaned, Cruedely Plugged, Engraved -- ANACS. Fair 2 Details. NGC Census: (0/397). PCG...
$382
$57,500
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. ...
$10,350
$1,208
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