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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:
199153
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:
Large 3
Variety 2:
B-8, BB-257
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 #:
535991
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