1798 Draped Bust Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1798 Draped Bust Dollar is a United States dollar from the Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1804 series. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait, while the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (1795-1798) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1798-1804). Designed by Robert Scot after Gilbert Stuart. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 27 grams, 40 mm in diameter, with a lettered: hundred cents one dollar or unit edge. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The Draped Bust Dollar continued the silver dollar series with an elegant design attributed to Gilbert Stuart. The 1804 dollar — actually struck decades later as diplomatic presentation pieces — is called the "King of American Coins" and is among the most famous coins in the world. The 1804 Draped Bust Dollar is one of the most famous and valuable coins in existence. Only 15 examples are known. Regular-issue dates are all scarce, with the 1795 being the most accessible.
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Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(11)
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - 5 Stripes
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - 10 Arrows
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Knob 9
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Knob 9, 4 Lines
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Knob 9, 5 Lines
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Large Eagle
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Pointed 9, 4 Vertical Lines
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Pointed 9, 5 Vertical Lines
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Small Eagle, 13 Stars
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Small Eagle, 15 Stars
