1798 Draped Bust Dollar
Base
About This Coin
The 1798 Draped Bust Dollar is a United States dollar from the Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1804 series. The Mint reported 327,536 dollars for calendar year 1798, Small Eagle and Heraldic Eagle together. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, a portrait traditionally credited to Gilbert Stuart, and the reverse displays either a small eagle standing on a cloud, inside an open wreath, used early in 1798, or the new heraldic eagle, shield on breast, gripping an olive branch and a bundle of arrows. The heraldic eagle reverse was introduced, replacing the small eagle. Multiple die varieties exist, including the "knob 9" and "pointed 9" varieties. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 26.96 grams, 40 mm in diameter, with a lettered: hundred cents one dollar or unit edge. Designed by Robert Scot after Gilbert Stuart.
Value Estimates
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.
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
1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Wide Date
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