PCGS Number: 40059
Coin Date: 1799
Denomination (Short): $1
Denomination (Long): One dollar
Variety: 7x6 Stars
Variety 2: B-22, BB-168
Desg: MS
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Mintage: 423,515
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1798-1803
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 39
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (Grams): 26.96
Weight (Ounces): 0.7731
Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Lettered (HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT)
Obverse Description: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
NGC ID: 24X7

1799 $1 7x6 Stars B-22, BB-168