Whitman Expo
1800 12 Arrows One Dollar MS Values
Details
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $52.34
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
220,920
Coinage Type:
Draped bust silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1798-1803
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
12 Arrows
Rarity:
R-1
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
26.96 gr
Weight:
0.8668 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7801 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
39 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1800
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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