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1803 BB-253 Small 3 in Date Draped Bust Silver Dollar

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Value by Grade

Grade Value
Worst $765
Heavy Circ $1,020
Average $3,400
Light Circ $7,650
Uncirc $25,500

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History, Value, and Price Guide for 1803 BB-253 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Value of 1803 BB-253 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Small 3 in date

This Dollar has the catalog numbers: Bowers Borckardt-253, Bolender-2, or Haseltine-2

Obverse: Thin top to 3, top parallel to bust, left tip parallel to 0. The 3 is lower than other figures, and the 1 defective at top. Upper stars equidistant from L and Y. First star distant from hair.

Reverse: The point of the leftmost arrowhead is under the left edge of the left serif of N in UNITED. The point of upper part of eagle’s beak touches down on a point of a star slightly back from extreme star point. Only 12 arrows show plainly. First A in AMERICA touches third feather, and is connected by die crack to fourth feather. Leaf points more towards left corner of base of I in AMERICA.

Total Estimated Population: 5 to 10

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.