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Newly discovered 1867-S Half Eagle also shatters previous auction record in $10.665 million U.S. coins event; 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note Leads $8.7 million U.S. currency auction.
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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:
199116
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, Small Letters
Variety 2:
B-1, BB-66
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 #:
39999
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Coin Value History
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66 MS
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1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,008,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $840,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Dollar $1 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
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Worth: $1,500 – $812,500
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered Bust MS
Worth: $1,500 – $812,500
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered Bust SP
Worth: $780,000 – $936,000
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off-Center Bust MS
Worth: $1,500 – $812,500
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,500 – $840,000
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,500 – $325,000
1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters MS
Worth: $2,300 – $270,000
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Small Letters MS
Worth: $2,300 – $360,000
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,200 – $278,850
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters MS
Worth: $2,200 – $402,000
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 13 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $1,980 – $325,000
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $1,980 – $216,000
Draped Bust Dollar $1 Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1804 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Dollar $1 Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1804 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_48764076-1.20200714173053436.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $660 – $325,000
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 MS
Worth: $660 – $234,000
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Knob 9 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $280,800
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,540
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, XF45 NGC....
$14,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$8,400
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-66, B-1. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. MS-64 (NGC).
$456,000
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, -- Obverse Graffiti -- B-1, BB-66, R.4, NCS. VF Details. EX: Jules Reiver Collection. ...
$3,600
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$12,338
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,232
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$7,638
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. B-1, BB-66. Rarity-4. BB Die State II. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$74,319
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF30 ANACS. ...
$3,540
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF20 PCGS. ...
$4,230
1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-66, B-1. Rarity-4. Bowers Die State II. Small Date, Small Letters. EF-40 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$9,588
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$9,106
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters XF40 ANACS. ...
$8,050
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$9,400
1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters, B-1, BB-66, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$5,405
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