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1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz
$44.25
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Obverse Description

Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination is spelled out as a fraction of "1/2" at the bottom, under the bow.

Catalog Information

GSID: 7151
Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer: Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (gr): 26.96 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8668 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7801 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 39
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Lettered
Variety: Small Date, Large Letters
Coin Date: 1796
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 79,920
Coinage Type: Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1795-1798
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #: 6860
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7801 oz
$44.25
GSID:7151 PCGS:6860 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $390,000 $1,234
MS63 - $300,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234
P1 CAC $1,234 $1,234
P1 - $1,234 $1,234

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