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1798 $1 Large Eagle, 5 Vertical Lines MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz +2.12%
$50.14
1798 $1  Large Eagle, 5 Vertical Lines 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: 7160
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, 5 Vertical Lines
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 #: 6874
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, 5 Vertical Lines MS
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1798 $1 Large Eagle, 5 Vertical Lines MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz +2.12%
$50.14
GSID:7160 PCGS:6874 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1798 $1 Large Eagle, 5 Vertical Lines MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $266,500 $1,234
MS65 - $230,500 $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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