1795 Draped Bust Dollar

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About This Coin

The 1795 Draped Bust Dollar is a United States dollar from the Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1804 series — the first year of the series. The usual figure for 1795 Draped Bust dollars is 42,738, reconstructed from the year's deliveries; Q. David Bowers estimated 110,000, and the Mint reported 203,033 dollars of both designs for 1795. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, a portrait traditionally credited to Gilbert Stuart, and the reverse displays a small eagle standing on a cloud, inside an open wreath. First year of the Draped Bust Dollar, though the design overlaps with the late Flowing Hair type. Off-center bust and centered bust subtypes exist. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.96 grams, 40 mm in diameter, with a lettered: hundred cents one dollar or unit edge. The Coinage Act of 1792 set a legal standard of 89.24% silver, but the Mint was striking its dollars at 90% in 1795. Designed by Robert Scot/John Eckstein.

Value Estimates

$2,545 - $1,217,485

Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.