1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)
United States · 1798–1804 · Silver
0.7735 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1798–1804 |
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Gross weight | 26.96 g |
| Fineness | 89.2% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.7735 ozt (24.06 g) |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Edge | Lettered with decorations between words |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Robert Scot |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Draped bust right, 13 stars around
Reverse
Heraldic Eagle: Bald Eagle with wings outstretched, facing left holding ribbon in beak, arrows held in left talon and olive branch in right talon; with shield on chest and 13 stars above
About this coin’s value
The 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle) contains 0.7735 troy ounces of silver (89.2% fine, 26.96 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)?
Each 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle) contains about 0.7735 troy ounces of pure silver — its 26.96 g gross weight at 89.2% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.7735 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle) minted?
The 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle) was issued 1798–1804.
Who designed the 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)?
The 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle) was designed by Robert Scot.
How big is a 1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)?
It weighs 26.96 g and measures 39 mm across (silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.