Description
Struck in 1799, this Draped Bust Silver Dollar represents one of the foundational issues of the early United States Mint. Produced during the nation’s formative years, these dollars were struck from hand-prepared dies and circulated heavily in domestic and international commerce.
This example is attributed as Obverse Stars 8×5, a recognized star-arrangement variety reflecting the evolving design conventions of the period. Early Draped Bust dollars are collected by type, die marriage, and star configuration, with 1799 being among the most studied and sought-after dates in the series.
Graded PCGS XF45, the coin retains strong design definition throughout Liberty’s portrait and the surrounding stars, with balanced wear and clear legends. Surfaces exhibit the natural appearance expected of late-18th-century silver, free of modern alteration. Coins of this era rarely survived without issues, making straight-graded examples particularly scarce and desirable.
The Draped Bust dollar series marks the United States’ first sustained effort at producing a national silver dollar, preceding the technological and artistic refinements of later decades. As such, examples like this serve not only as numismatic objects, but as tangible artifacts of early American monetary history.
SPECIFICATIONS
Nation: United States
Date: 1799
Denomination: Silver Dollar ($1)
Design Type: Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle reverse
Variety: Obverse Stars 8×5
Metal: Silver
Grade: XF45
Certification: PCGS
Preservation: Original surfaces, even wear
Era: Early Federal Period
Authenticity: Certified genuine by PCGS
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