Draped Bust Silver Dollar Guide-Pictures

Draped Bust Dollar Facts:

This was only the second year that our nation struck One Dollar coins and this was the largest denomination in silver. Two types were struck in 1795, the Flowing Hair and the Draped Bust. This was the first time the Draped Bust design ever appeared on U.S. coins - it showed up later on Half Cents in 1800 and on Large Cents, Half Dimes, Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and Half Dollars in 1796. Two major varieties are found on the 1795 Draped Bust Dollar - one with the bust of Liberty well-centered on the coin, and another with the bust placed too far to the left.

Often, you'll see a number of marks on either side that appear to be scratches. These are called adjustment marks, caused by filing over weight planchets to remove excess metal and bring them down to the proper weight. Adjustment marks are commonly seen on early U.S. Silver and Gold coins. They usually do not affect the value of a coin unless they are heavy and unsightly. Real scratches will detract from the value).

SPECIFICATIONS:

Designer: Obverse by Robert Scot, reverse by John Eckstein

Diameter: 39-40 millimeters

Metal content:

Silver - 90%

Copper - 10%

Weight: 416 grains (27.0 grams)

Edge: Lettered - HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT (various ornaments between words)

Mintmark: None (all dates of this type were struck at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Small Eagle Reverse
Date/Mint Mark	Grade	Value
1795 (All varieties)	AG3	$600
1796 (All varieties)	AG3	$600
1797 9x7 Obverse Stars, Small Letters	AG3	$900
1797 9x7 Obverse Stars, Large Letters	AG3	$700
1797 10x6 Obverse Stars	AG3	$600
1798 13 Obverse Stars	AG3	$600
1798 15 Obverse Stars	AG3	$1,000
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
1798 (All Varieties)	AG3	$500-$600
1799 (All Varieties)	AG3	$500-$600
1800 (All Varieties)	AG3	$500-$600
1801 (All Varieties)	AG3	$500-$600
1802 (All Varieties)	AG3	$500-$600
1803 (All Varieties)	AG3	$500-$600
1804 Proof Only	PR60	$3,000,000
As stated before, all values are listed for About Good (AG3) grade unless otherwise noted. Since the value increases with each grade, it's recommended that collectors consult other publications. Especially if one owns a coin that may grade better than AG. To check what the Draped Bust Dollar recently sold for on ebay click here Ebay Completed Auctions.

A Little Note Before Using This Price Guide:

The below values are just a guide of what the particular date and mint has sold for, and not what a dealer will pay for the coin. A collector should consult The Official Coin Blue Book for values dealers might pay.

Each value is for a coin that will Grade in About Good (AG3) condition, and as the grade (that's not listed) increases so shall the value of that particular grade. Also, a coin that's not listed with a mint mark is referred to as 'P' or 'Plain' and was struck at the Philadelphia Mint were they didn't put a mint mark on Draped Dollars.

Further research should be considered, besides the aforementioned Blue Book, before determining the actual value of a particular date, mint and grade of a Peace Dollar. For example, CDN or The Coin Dealer News Letter (Greysheet), The Red Book (The official Guide Book Of United States Coins), ebay completed auctions, ads in coin publications with a list of what the dealer is paying, or a trustworthy, local dealer.

Variety List:

Small Eagle

1795 Off-Center Dr Bust

1796 Small Date, Sm Letters

1796 Small Date, Lg Letters

1796 Large Date, Sm Letters

1797 9X7 Stars, Large Letters

1797 10X6 Stars

1797 9X7 Stars, Small Letters

1798 Small Eagle, 13 Stars

1798 Small Eagle, 15 Stars

Heraldic Eagle

1798 Large Eagle

1798 Knob 9

1798 10 Arrows

1798 5 Stripes

1798 Wide Date

1799

1799/8 Over-Date

1799 Obverse Stars 8x5

1799/8 15 Reverse Stars

1799/8 13 Reverse Stars

1799 Irregular Date-13 St

1799 Irregular Date-15 St

1800

1800 Dotted Date

1800 12 Arrows

1800 10 Arrows

1800 AMERICAI

1800 Wide Date, Low 8

1801

1802/1 Over-Date

1802 Narrow Date

1802 Wide Date

1802/1 Narrow Date

1802/1 Wide Date

1803 Small 3

1803 Large 3