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1803 BB-256 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-256 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Value of 1803 BB-256 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Small 3 in date

This Dollar has the catalog numbers: Bowers Borckardt-256, Bolender-3, or Haseltine-3

Obverse: Thin top to 3, position of 3 similar to 1803 BB-251, but star 8 is more distant from Y. Close date. On the left, stars 1 and 2 are more widely separated than are any others.

Reverse: AM touch at base. Point of star touches point of lower part of eagle’s beak. Very short stem in claw. Right edge of right foot of A over edge of cloud 4.

Total Estimated Population: 30 to 60

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.