Draped Bust Dollars
(1795 - 1804)
The Draped Bust Dollar succeeded the Flowing Hair design in 1795 and features a more refined portrait of Liberty, attributed to artist Gilbert Stuart and engraved by Robert Scot. The obverse shows Liberty with draped clothing and flowing hair, while the reverse initially displayed a Small Eagle (1795–1798) before transitioning to the Heraldic Eagle design later in 1798.
These dollars were struck in approximately 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, weighing 26.96 grams. Production ended after 1804, although famous 1804-dated dollars were actually struck decades later as diplomatic presentation pieces, creating one of the most well-known rarities in U.S. coinage.
With multiple reverse types and historic significance, Draped Bust Dollars remain cornerstone pieces of early American silver coinage and are highly prized in all grades.
Check out dates & mintages for Draped Bust Dollars, below.Business Strikes
Type 1, Small Eagle
1795 | 42,738
1796 | 79,920
1797 | 7,776
1798 Small Eagle | 327,536
Type 2, Heraldic Eagle
1799 | 423,515
1800 | 220,920
1801 | 54,454
1802 | 41,650
1803 | 85,634
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