1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Small Eagle, 15 Stars
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$129,250 AU58+ 11-15-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1798 Draped Bust Dollar - Small Eagle, 15 Stars is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1804 series. With a mintage of 10,000, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 11 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and 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). The heraldic eagle reverse was introduced, replacing the small eagle. Multiple die varieties exist including the famous "knob 9" and "pointed 9" varieties. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1.2K to $27K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 27 grams, 40 mm in diameter, with a lettered: hundred cents one dollar or unit edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6868.
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