UNITED STATES. 1776-pres. Dollar 1799 (Silver, 39 mm, 27.00 g, 6 h), Draped Bust type, heraldic eagle variety with 7/6 stars (obverse), 13 stars (reverse), berries, and regular date. By R. Scot, Philadelphia. LIBERTY / 1799 Draped bust of Liberty to right between 13 stars. Rev. UNITED - STATES OF - AMERICA // E PLURIBUS UNUM Eagle facing left holding ribbon in beak, arrows in left talon and olive branch in right talon; with shield on chest; above, 13 stars. BB (Bowers Bockardt) 156. B (Bolender) 7. KM 32. Extremely rare in this condition. Very attractive, a splendid piece of this highly sought after type with beautiful iridescent cabinet toning and without the usual die breaks. In PCGS encapsulation, graded MS63. Good extremely fine.


The 1799 Draped Bust Dollar is one of the most iconic early American silver coins, valued for its classic design and historical importance. Struck during a time when the young U.S. Mint was still developing its coinage systems, the pieces were produced with multiple die varieties.

Despite the relatively high mintage for the era, most surviving examples show significant wear, with well-preserved coins being exceptionally rare. Uncirculated specimens are especially scarce and command strong interest among collectors. Admired for its detailed artistry and connection to the formative years of the United States, the 1799 Draped Bust Dollar remains a cornerstone of early American numismatics.