The Draped Bust Silver Dollar was struck by the United States from 1795 through 1804 and remains one of the most important silver coins from early American history. The design was created by Robert Scot and features a detailed portrait of Liberty with flowing hair and a draped bust on the obverse. In 1798, the series transitioned to a new reverse showing a heraldic eagle, replacing the earlier small eagle design. Today, collectors can purchase the 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar online from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• 6th issue of Draped Bust Silver Dollars!
• Declared mintage of 220,920 coins!
• Contains .7734 troy oz of actual silver content.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of VF25 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Dotted Date specimen.
• Obverse features a draped bust depiction of Liberty.
• Reverse includes the heraldic eagle.

These coins are certified VF25 by PCGS. Very Fine coins show moderate wear across the surfaces, with finer details softened but still visible. The Dotted Date designation identifies small dots located near the date on the obverse, a feature collectors use to recognize this specific variety.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar displays Liberty facing right in profile. This was the second obverse design used on silver dollars and introduced a more classical style. Libertys hair flows naturally, and the field is surrounded by 13 stars honoring the original colonies. It is widely believed that Robert Scot modeled Liberty after Ann Willing Bingham, a well-known social figure in Philadelphia during the late 18th century.

Reverse

On the reverse, the heraldic eagle design appears for only the third time in the Draped Bust Dollar series. Introduced in 1798, this design shows a bald eagle with a shield placed across its chest. The eagle holds arrows and an olive branch in its talons, symbolizing readiness for defense and a desire for peace. Thirteen stars are arranged above the eagle as a nod to the nations founding states.

History

The 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar reflects a period when the United States was still developing its economic identity. The population was overwhelmingly rural, and many transactions relied on trade rather than cash. Foreign silver coins were commonly used due to limited domestic minting, making early US silver dollars especially important in daily commerce.

Ordering

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