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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:
199125
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 3
Variety 2:
B-4, BB-254
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
85,634
Coinage Type:
Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1798-1803
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
40099
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Coin Value History
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254 MS
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1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $115,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,490
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$28,800
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,920
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, XF40 NGC. ...
$3,960
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,800
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$14,400
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$1,058
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, AU53 PCGS. ...
$5,170
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,055
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, VF20 PCGS. ...
$2,232
1803 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-254, B-4. Rarity-3. Small 3. Good-4 (PCGS).
$975
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, VF30 NGC. Bowers Die State I. The BB-254 obverse die is perfect, paired with a reverse d...
$2,400
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, XF45 PCGS. Bowers Die State I. Smooth and attractive tan-gold surfaces display faint blu...
$7,200
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. ...
$8,225
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3, XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1803 $1 Small 3, B-4, BB-254, R.3--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine 15 Details. ...
$1,210
1803 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. B-4, BB-254. Rarity-3. Small 3. MS-61 (NGC).
$22,296
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$7,344
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