Draped Bust Dollar
$25,625 – $19,730,925
- Total Coins
- 1
- Key Dates
- 1
- Value Range
- $25,625 - $19,730,925
- Most Valuable
- 1795 Draped Bust Dollar
Draped Bust Dollar coins were minted from 1795-1804, designed by Robert Scot. This series includes 1 coins in our database. Values range from $25,625 to $19,730,925. The most sought-after is the 1795 Draped Bust Dollar.
All Draped Bust Dollar Coins
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Draped Bust Dollar series, ranked by highest recorded value.
Draped Bust Dollar History
The Draped Bust Dollar series began in 1795 as the second major design for the United States silver dollar. Robert Scot, the first Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, designed the coin to replace the Flowing Hair dollar. President George Washington and Mint Director David Rittenhouse requested a more refined look for the young nation's currency. The obverse features Liberty with her hair tied back by a ribbon, while the reverse shows an eagle surrounded by a wreath. The series underwent two main design shifts during its run. The Small Eagle reverse appeared from 1795 to 1798. The Heraldic Eagle reverse replaced it in 1798 and remained until the series ended in 1803. The Mint stopped production of silver dollars entirely in 1804 due to heavy exportation and bullion hoarding by merchants. While the Mint struck 1804-dated dollars later for diplomatic gifts, no silver dollars were produced for general circulation between 1804 and 1836.
Collecting Tips
Start your collection with the 1798 or 1799 Heraldic Eagle dates, as these are the most available years in the series. Focus on finding coins with original, problem-free surfaces because many early dollars suffered from harsh cleanings or heavy wear. Look for signs of tooling or smoothed-out scratches, which are common issues on these high-value pieces. Always buy certified coins from reputable grading services to avoid the many high-quality counterfeits that plague the early dollar market.
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