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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:
7180
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 3
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
85,634
Coinage Type:
Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1798-1803
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6900
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Coin Value History
1803 $1 Small 3 MS
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1803 $1 Small 3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $115,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $750 – $300,000
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Worth: $1,600 – $270,000
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Worth: $1,600 – $360,000
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Worth: $1,500 – $257,400
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Worth: $1,500 – $402,000
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Worth: $1,600 – $325,000
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$4,148
1803 $1 Small 3, B-5, BB-252, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC. ...
$19,520
1803 $1 Small 3, B-5, BB-252, R.3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Fine Details, Net VG8. Housed in a small-sized holder. Minta...
$1,342
1803 $1 Small 3, B-1, BB-251, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$3,660
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1803 $1 Small 3, B-5, BB-252, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 15, 348 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,090 Whsle. Bid for N...
$3,782
1803 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-252, B-5. Rarity-3. Small 3. EF Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$2,400
1803 $1 Small 3, B-5, BB-252, R.3 -- Questionable Toning -- CACG. AU Details....
$6,600
1803 $1 Small 3, B-5, BB-252, R.3, XF40 PCGS....
$5,040
1803 $1 Small 3, B-5, BB-252, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$13,200
$1 1803 SMALL 3. PCGS AU58
$32,900
1803 $1 Small 3 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (12/332). PCGS Population: (8/395). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage...
$1,800
1803 $1 Small 3, B-1, BB-251, R.4, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population: (1/7). VF25. ...
$3,360
$1 1803 SMALL 3. PCGS MS62+
$58,750
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$2,220
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$900
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$1,080
1803 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Small 3. Good-4 (PCGS).
$900
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$14,400
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$117,500
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