Large Date, Small Letters. Highly desirable with even light wear and very attractive surfaces. Liberty’s portrait remains well defined, particularly in the hair curls and facial outline. The reverse eagle and wreath are clearly rendered, with strong central detail and bold legends. Surfaces are smooth and problem-free for the grade, exhibiting an attractive, natural silver-gray […]

CAC. 16 Stars. This beautiful and  scarce early Draped Bust dime shows strong central definition with clear hair curls and well-outlined facial features for the grade. All stars are bold, and the date is crisp and evenly impressed. The reverse displays a sharply defined eagle with sharp feather detail, surrounded by a complete wreath and […]

10×6 Stars. The 1797 Draped Bust with Small Eagle reverse is among the most iconic coins struck by the fledgling U.S. Mint, with a mintage of just 7,776 coins. This example displays strong detail for the type, with bold definition in Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s wings. The even antique-gray toning and natural light wear […]

13 Star Reverse. Well detailed with light gray surfaces.

Solid detail with light silver-gray surfaces. Noticeable luster remains.

Even natural gray surfaces with solid detail and a pleasing overall appearance.

A scarce early copper with smooth, well-preserved surfaces and even medium-brown coloration. Liberty’s portrait is clearly defined with pleasing hair detail, while the reverse wreath and denomination remain bold and legible. Impressive quality for this first-year Draped Bust type.

Sharply struck with no adjustment marks and bright lustrous surfaces. The obverse is satiny and lightly frosted while the reverse has reflective semi proof-like surfaces. 44,344 minted with an estimated 650 to 850 known.

With a mintage of just 54,454 coins, the 1801 dollar is a challenging issue in any grade. This example stands out with strong detail for the grade, balanced toning, and an honest appearance free from distracting marks.