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1798 BB-119 Pointed 9, Line of Stars Draped Bust Silver Dollar

1798 BB-119 Pointed 9, Line of Stars Draped Bust Silver Dollar (obverse)
Obverse
1798 BB-119 Pointed 9, Line of Stars Draped Bust Silver Dollar (reverse)
Reverse

Diameter: 39.00 mm

Mintage/Proof: 327,536 / 0

Weight: 26.96 grams

Metal: Silver

Value by Grade

Grade Value
Worst $595
Heavy Circ $1,275
Average $3,400
Light Circ $10,200
Uncirc $34,000

Sold For: $3,290 — Stack’s Bowers Auction Record

History, Value, and Price Guide for 1798 BB-119 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Value of 1798 BB-119 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Pointed Tail 9, Heraldic Eagle, Line star pattern on reverse

This Dollar has the catalog numbers: Bowers Borckardt-119, Bolender-29, or Haseltine-29

Obverse: This coin uses the same obverse die as BB-113.
Reverse: Star touches lower part of eagle’s beak; ray points to just left of U in PLURIBUS. Line star pattern. Five small berries, two above closest together. Leaf points under right edge of upright of I in AMERICA. 13 perfect arrows, an unusual situation.
Total Estimated Population: 200 to 350

Draped Bust $1 coins are rare in most grades. These coins are known for their beautiful design and attention to detail. If you have one of these coins, please contact one of our local coin experts to have your rare coin appraised. We offer free rare coin appraisals and would love to buy your coin. Our rare coin price guide should give you all the information you need, but if you need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of rare coin experts.