Description
1797 $1 10X6 Stars BB-71 Draped Bust Dollar PCGS VG10
PCGS # 40004
Grading Service PCGS
Grade VG10
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1797
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1797 $1 10X6 Stars BB-71 Draped Bust Dollar PCGS VG10
1797 $1 B-3 BB-71 10X6 Stars
SKU: 55478639
1797 $1 Draped Bust Dollar 10x6 Stars, B-3 (BB-71), PCGS VG10 – Philadelphia Mint
A classic of early American silver, this 1797 Draped Bust Dollar presents the desirable 10x6 Stars obverse and the Small Eagle reverse, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the nation’s formative years. Certified PCGS VG10, it offers pleasing, honest wear with fully legible legends, a bold date, and clear 10-left/6-right star arrangement—hallmarks collectors seek in an early Federal dollar with true historical presence.
The 10x6 Stars layout reflects the 16-state Union following Tennessee’s admission in 1796, a short-lived design choice soon superseded by the standardized 13-star motif. Attributed as Bolender-3 (B-3) / Bowers-Borckardt-71 (BB-71), this recognized die marriage is an essential inclusion for variety specialists assembling an early dollar set by marriage, as well as for collectors pursuing a representative Draped Bust Dollar from the final year of the Small Eagle reverse (preceding the Heraldic Eagle of 1798).
Key details:
Date/Type: 1797 Draped Bust Dollar, Small Eagle reverse
Variety: 10x6 Stars, B-3 (BB-71) die marriage
Certification: PCGS VG10
Mint: Philadelphia
Eye Appeal: Solid mid-circulated detail with even wear; legends, date, and devices remain distinct
Collector Note: Ideal for type, date, or marriage-focused cabinets; PCGS-certified authenticity and grade
Why this coin:
Early American silver dollar with direct ties to the young Republic’s evolving symbolism
Recognized 10x6 Stars variety adds historical and numismatic interest
PCGS VG10 delivers strong value—clear attribution and detail without the premium of higher grades
Add this 1797 Draped Bust Dollar to your collection for its blend of rarity, history, and certified authenticity. A cornerstone piece for serious numismatists and an evocative, accessible classic for any collector seeking an early U.S. dollar with undeniable character.