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PCGS Number: 541930 Coin Date: 1798 Denomination (Short): $1 Denomination (Long): One dollar Variety: Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 5 Berries Variety 2: B-34, BB-126 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 327,536 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. General Notes: New variety unlisted in Bolender or Bowers-Borckardt (BB). PCGS #: 541930
