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1794 $1 Silver Plug SP

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz +0.7%
$50.17
1794 $1  Silver Plug SP
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Considered to be a unique specimen of the rare first year silver dollar issue, with a silver plug inserted to correct weight. Quite possibly (and argued by some researchers) to be the very first silver dollar struck by the U.S. mint.

Obverse Description

The original design of Liberty, facing right, with hair flowing as if facing a slight breeze. 8 and 7 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the word LIBERTY across the top and the date positioned in the bottom center.

Reverse Description

A small eagle standing on branches surrounded by olive branches that are tied in a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.

Catalog Information

GSID: 7144
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: Specimen
Diameter: 39
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Lettered
Variety: Silver Plug
Coin Date: 1794
Denomination: $1
Designation: SP
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: unique
Coinage Type: Flowing hair silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1794-1795
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 8
PCGS #: 86851
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Coin Value History
1794 $1 Silver Plug SP

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz +0.7%
$50.17
GSID:7144 PCGS:86851 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1794 $1 Silver Plug SP
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $12,000,000 $1,234
MS66 - $12,000,000 $1,234

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