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1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" small eagle
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 26.96 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1795-1798 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 26.96 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Small eagle with spread wings within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Designer: Robert Scot
Edge
Lettered with decorations between words
Lettering: HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 416 grains and the silver content was 371¼ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.1795
