As of May, 2024, a 1796 Dollar BB-66, Small Date & Letters in circulated condition is worth between $3,250.00 and $110,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued at up to $550,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $456,000.00 in the 08/25/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot/John Eckstein
Edge: Lettered: HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT
Diameter: 40.00 millimeters
Weight: 27.00 grams
Mintage: 79,920
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1803

1796 Dollar Bb-66, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-64550,000.00
AU-58+110,000.00
AU-5890,000.00
AU-55+40,000.00
AU-5530,000.00
AU-53+27,500.00
AU-5325,000.00
AU-50+23,500.00
AU-5022,500.00
XF-45+17,500.00
XF-4515,000.00
XF-4012,500.00
VF-3511,000.00
VF-308,500.00
VF-257,500.00
VF-206,000.00
F-155,000.00
F-124,500.00
VG-104,250.00
VG-83,750.00
G-63,250.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State550,000.00550,000.00550,000.00
About Uncirculated22,500.00110,000.0046,062.50
Extremely Fine12,500.0017,500.0015,000.00
Fine and Very Fine4,500.0011,000.007,083.33
Good and Very Good3,250.004,250.003,750.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1796 Draped Bust Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1796 Dollar Small Date, Small Letters (Regular Strike)1,500.00110,000.00175,000.00900,000.00
1796 Dollar Small Date, Large Letters (Regular Strike)1,500.0080,000.00150,000.00225,000.00
1796 Dollar Large Date, Small Letters (Regular Strike)1,500.0080,000.00100,000.00325,000.00
1796 Dollar BB-63, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike)3,750.00110,000.00900,000.00900,000.00
1796 Dollar BB-61, Small Date, Large Letters (Regular Strike)2,750.0080,000.00150,000.00400,000.00
1796 Dollar BB-62, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike)85,000.00150,000.00N/AN/A
1796 Dollar BB-65, Large Date, Small Letters (Regular Strike)2,750.0080,000.00100,000.00325,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1796 Dollar Bb-66, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$9,106.25

Lowest Sale Price
$14,400.00

Highest Sale Price
$11,668.75

Average Sale Price
$14,400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$81,681.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64352,500.00456,000.00404,250.00
AU-58+81,000.0081,000.0081,000.00
AU-5863,250.0063,250.0063,250.00
AU-5518,800.0018,800.0018,800.00
AU-5312,337.5017,250.0014,427.50
XF-459,106.2514,400.0011,668.75
XF-407,475.008,338.007,864.70
VF-355,405.008,400.006,751.25
VF-303,540.283,540.283,540.28
VF-202,880.005,319.004,094.71
F-122,300.002,300.002,300.00
VG-102,232.502,232.502,232.50
VG-81,880.001,880.001,880.00
G-41,680.001,680.001,680.00
PO-11,057.509,488.005,272.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1796 Dollar BB-66, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $456,000.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1796 Dollar BB-66, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1796 Dollar BB-66, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.61% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 12.20% / 4.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1796 Dollar BB-66, Small Date & Letters (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions14,400.0001/14/2024
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0007/23/2023
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0005/08/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/06/2022
AU-58+PCGSStack's Bowers81,000.0011/30/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers456,000.0008/25/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0006/20/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/24/2021
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/24/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0007/14/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions9,106.2508/02/2017
PO-1ANACSStack's Bowers1,057.5008/01/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions12,337.5004/26/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0001/04/2017
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0003/30/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0001/06/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5007/12/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/07/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0001/07/2015
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions3,540.2810/08/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0002/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352,500.0011/15/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0003/21/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0002/07/2013
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers63,250.0008/04/2012
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers63,250.0009/06/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions5,319.0004/27/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0012/02/2010
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena8,338.0008/07/2010
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions4,744.0002/03/2010
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions13,800.0004/01/2009
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,488.0002/03/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0002/01/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0007/01/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions10,925.0008/09/2007
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2007
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions7,648.0001/01/2007
XF-40NGCStack's7,475.0011/07/2006
XF-45NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities12,650.0006/21/2006
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/2003
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0004/01/2002