2½ Dollars
2½ Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern)
United States · 1796 · Base Metal
Weight unknown — can't compute a melt value to stack.
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Specifications
| Years | 1796 |
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Composition | Tin (White metal) |
| Gross weight | — |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of tin (white metal). It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2½ Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern) made of silver or gold?
No — the 2½ Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern) is tin (white metal), so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 2½ Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern) minted?
The 2½ Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern) was issued 1796.
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