1797 $1 9X7 Large Letters Draped Bust Dollar PCGS G6

A scarce early Draped Bust silver dollar, this 1797 $1 of the 9X7 Stars, Large Letters type represents a pivotal moment in the young United States Mint’s pursuit of a durable, standardized national coinage. Struck in Philadelphia and certified PCGS Good-6 (Cert #30758010), this historic issue offers the collector an affordable, problem-free entry into one of America’s most avidly collected silver-dollar series. Date and mint: 1797, Philadelphia Type and design: Draped Bust Dollar with Large Letters reverse legend Star arrangement: 9X7 Stars (a distinctive early arrangement that immediately identifies the issue to specialists) Variety attribution: Bolender 1, BB-73 (all 1797 9X7 Stars, Large Letters dollars are of this single variety) Certification: PCGS Good-6, Cert #30758010 Metal and eye appeal: Silver with natural, circulated gray coloration consistent with long, honest use and preservation The 1797 Draped Bust dollar occupies an essential place in early federal numismatics. Following the short-lived Flowing Hair design, the Draped Bust motif brought a more refined classical portrait to the nation’s largest circulating silver denomination. The Large Letters reverse, with its bold legend, is particularly admired for its strong visual presence and early Mint character—an aspect that resonates with collectors who prize the look and feel of 18th-century coinage. Variety enthusiasts will appreciate that this coin is automatically tied to the famed Bolender-1 / BB-73 marriage, a well-known die pairing within the early dollar canon. The 9X7 star configuration, combined with the Large Letters reverse, makes attribution straightforward while still delivering the satisfaction of owning a recognized, collected die marriage in the Bust Dollar series. Population data underscores the coin’s competitive standing in the certified market: PCGS Population: 6 in PCGS Good-6 579 graded higher Combined population figure reported: 7,776 For the collector assembling a Draped Bust dollar type set, an early silver dollar date set, or a BB-numbered variety collection, this 1797 9X7 Stars, Large Letters dollar offers genuine 18th-century rarity, strong historical appeal, and the enduring desirability of America’s first silver-dollar tradition.