As of May, 2024, a 1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars in circulated condition is worth between $1,500.00 and $125,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150,000.00 and $250,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $129,250.00 in the 11/15/2013 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, 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: 10,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Draped Bust Dollars 1795-1803

1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-62+250,000.00
MS-62225,000.00
MS-61200,000.00
MS-60150,000.00
AU-58+125,000.00
AU-58110,000.00
AU-55+75,000.00
AU-5565,000.00
AU-53+50,000.00
AU-5345,000.00
AU-50+42,500.00
AU-5040,000.00
XF-45+25,000.00
XF-4520,000.00
XF-4017,500.00
VF-3512,500.00
VF-308,500.00
VF-258,000.00
VF-207,500.00
F-156,500.00
F-125,500.00
VG-104,500.00
VG-84,000.00
G-63,500.00
G-43,000.00
AG-32,750.00
FR-22,000.00
PO-11,500.00

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 State150,000.00250,000.00206,250.00
About Uncirculated40,000.00125,000.0069,062.50
Extremely Fine17,500.0025,000.0020,833.33
Fine and Very Fine5,500.0012,500.008,083.33
Good and Very Good3,000.004,500.003,750.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,500.002,750.002,083.33

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 1798 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 13 Stars (Regular Strike)1,500.00160,000.00175,000.00325,000.00
1798 Dollar Large Eagle (Regular Strike)900.0027,500.0030,000.00200,000.00
1798 Dollar Knob 9, 5 Lines (Regular Strike)1,250.0030,000.0035,000.0085,000.00
1798 Dollar Knob 9, 4 Lines (Regular Strike)4,000.0035,000.0040,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar Pointed 9, 4 Vertical Lines (Regular Strike)900.0035,000.0040,000.00250,000.00
1798 Dollar Knob 9 (Regular Strike)2,750.0030,000.0035,000.0075,000.00
1798 Dollar 10 Arrows (Regular Strike)1,000.0030,000.0035,000.0080,000.00
1798 Dollar 5 Stripes (Regular Strike)1,000.0032,500.0037,500.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar Wide Date (Regular Strike)900.0027,500.0035,000.00350,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-96 (Regular Strike)1,500.0012,500.0040,000.0040,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-95 (Regular Strike)4,000.0030,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-110 (Regular Strike)1,750.0015,000.00100,000.00100,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-101 (Regular Strike)3,000.0017,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-111 (Regular Strike)1,250.0010,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-112 (Regular Strike)1,250.0035,000.0040,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-102 (Regular Strike)2,250.0027,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-113 (Regular Strike)1,250.0025,000.00175,000.00250,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-114 (Regular Strike)2,250.0027,500.0050,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-104 (Regular Strike)1,750.0010,000.0045,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-115 (Regular Strike)1,100.0025,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-120 (Regular Strike)1,100.0025,000.00175,000.00175,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-105 (Regular Strike)1,250.0035,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-91 (Regular Strike)5,000.0025,000.0050,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-121 (Regular Strike)2,250.0027,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-116 (Regular Strike)1,100.0027,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-93 (Regular Strike)5,000.0035,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-106 (Regular Strike)2,250.0027,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-92 (Regular Strike)1,750.0015,000.00100,000.00100,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-122 (Regular Strike)1,250.0010,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-94 (Regular Strike)5,500.0025,000.0050,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-107 10 Arrows (Regular Strike)2,250.0027,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-123 (Regular Strike)2,000.0032,500.0040,000.0050,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-108 10 Arrows (Regular Strike)1,250.0035,000.0040,000.0090,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-124 (Regular Strike)2,000.0025,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-118 (Regular Strike)1,250.0010,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-125 (Regular Strike)1,000.0010,000.00150,000.00150,000.00
1798 Dollar BB-119 (Regular Strike)1,250.008,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Dollar BB-109 (Regular Strike)2,250.009,000.00N/AN/A

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.

1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars (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

$2,530.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,987.50

Highest Sale Price
$4,720.68

Average Sale Price
$4,440.00

Most Recent Sale Price
38

Number of Sales
$179,385.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6280,500.00103,500.0092,000.00
MS-6074,750.0076,375.0075,562.50
AU-58+129,250.00129,250.00129,250.00
AU-5826,400.0051,750.0039,075.00
AU-5552,875.0060,375.0056,625.00
AU-5321,275.0021,850.0021,562.50
AU-504,830.0034,500.0018,238.13
XF-452,750.0020,700.0011,424.87
XF-402,530.0013,200.008,056.91
VF-352,070.0014,188.136,906.28
VF-302,530.009,987.504,720.68
VF-251,955.007,590.004,753.02
VF-2065.008,625.003,379.04
F-1567.505,520.002,976.21
F-121,035.004,740.002,738.75
VG-101,783.002,990.002,386.50
VG-81,380.001,840.001,664.75
G-62,070.004,025.002,971.67
G-41,610.001,645.001,627.50
AG-3776.00776.00776.00
PO-11,150.0027,000.008,392.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-62. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58+ having the highest max price $129,250.00.

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 1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 37.39% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 15.77% / 9.46% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1798 Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars (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-45PCGSHeritage Auctions12,600.0011/19/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0006/16/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions4,740.0007/25/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0005/08/2022
AU-55PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions52,875.0004/28/2022
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,250.0003/20/2022
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers4,440.0003/25/2020
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/18/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0007/14/2019
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers4,080.0003/05/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers13,200.0003/05/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0003/05/2019
VF-25PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0005/17/2018
VF-25PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,500.0001/28/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions10,200.0001/03/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0011/08/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers12,925.0008/01/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0004/04/2017
VF-25PCGSKagin's5,581.2503/09/2017
VF-35PCGSKagin's6,462.5003/09/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0002/16/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5001/04/2017
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0001/04/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/04/2017
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/07/2016
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0007/07/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions6,527.1301/06/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0001/06/2016
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0008/12/2015
XF-45NGCGoldberg Auctioneers12,925.0006/01/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/26/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers9,987.5008/06/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0006/04/2014
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/23/2014
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections7,590.0004/06/2014
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0003/27/2014
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers4,993.7503/27/2014
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,575.0002/13/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/08/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions10,575.0001/08/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions76,375.0012/05/2013
AU-58+NGCHeritage Auctions129,250.0011/15/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.0009/25/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0009/25/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5009/20/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0008/08/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers32,900.0007/27/2013
VF-30NGCScotsman2,875.0007/26/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers6,463.0005/30/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,995.0004/16/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/09/2013
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,645.0011/29/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers2,855.2511/16/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers5,933.7511/16/2012
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers10,340.0011/16/2012
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5011/16/2012
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers14,188.1311/16/2012
XF-45NGCScotsman14,375.0007/27/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions21,275.0004/18/2012
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,240.0002/01/2012
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers4,140.0001/24/2012
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers60,375.0009/06/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions10,063.0003/17/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/03/2011
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0001/05/2011
VF-30NGCBowers & Merena5,118.0011/03/2010
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,188.0009/20/2010
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0008/11/2010
VF-20PCGSStack's1,495.0008/08/2010
VF-30PCGSBonhams & Butterfields6,435.0005/30/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0002/15/2010
VF-30PCGSScotsman8,913.0002/12/2010
XF-45PCGSStack's17,250.0009/23/2009
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena8,338.0008/05/2009
F-15PCGSBowers & Merena3,163.0008/05/2009
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/01/2009
XF-40PCGSStack's10,350.0007/01/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's9,000.0005/01/2009
VF-20ANACSStack's2,760.0003/01/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's27,000.0003/01/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's10,000.0003/01/2009
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2009
VG-10PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0011/01/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/01/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions7,590.0009/01/2008
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena14,950.0009/01/2008
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0007/30/2008
AU-50PCGSStack's34,500.0007/27/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0006/26/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/28/2008
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions74,750.0004/01/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0004/01/2008
F-15NONEStack's1,725.0002/26/2008
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers13,800.0002/13/2008
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/09/2008
XF-45PCGSStack's19,780.0001/07/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions51,750.0009/27/2007
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions14,375.0009/27/2007
VF-25PCGSStack's5,750.0008/05/2007
F-15NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0008/03/2007
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/12/2007
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,370.0002/13/2007
AU-50NGCGoldberg Auctioneers24,150.0002/13/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/01/2007
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2007
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,405.0011/27/2006
VF-20ANACSStack's4,830.0011/07/2006
PO-1PCGSStack's12,000.0011/07/2006
XF-40NONEScotsman5,635.0010/20/2006
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0009/12/2006
XF-40NGCBowers & Merena9,488.0008/16/2006
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0008/13/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions7,763.0008/13/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/13/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions4,744.0008/13/2006
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC4,485.0006/12/2006
VF-20ANACSSuperior Galleries2,875.0005/28/2006
F-15NGCBowers & Merena4,410.0005/26/2006
XF-40NONEStack's8,050.0005/23/2006
XF-45PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities20,700.0003/14/2006
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers15,525.0002/07/2006
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,370.0002/07/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/04/2006
AU-50NGCSuperior Galleries28,750.0001/02/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2006
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena10,925.0010/27/2005
XF-40NGCStack's/ANR8,740.0010/06/2005
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0009/21/2005
VF-30NGCSuperior Galleries6,037.0009/19/2005
XF-40NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,925.0009/18/2005
VF-30SEGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0006/23/2005
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities103,500.0006/01/2005
F-12NONEBowers & Merena1,955.0004/07/2005
VF-20NONEStack's8,625.0003/01/2005
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,783.0002/23/2005
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0002/23/2005
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/12/2005
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0012/02/2004
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC9,775.0011/28/2004
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries10,350.0008/16/2004
XF-40NONEScotsman2,875.0007/30/2004
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions5,175.0007/20/2004
F-15PCGSStack's/ANR2,875.0006/23/2004
XF-40NONEStack's/ANR6,095.0006/23/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR2,500.0006/01/2004
XF-40NONEStack's5,175.0005/12/2004
F-12NONEStack's2,645.0005/12/2004
G-6PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0005/04/2004
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/31/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,794.0001/31/2004
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0001/28/2004
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/07/2004
F-15PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0001/05/2004
F-15PCGSSuperior Galleries2,530.0011/21/2003
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries7,475.0009/14/2003
VF-30PCGSSuperior Galleries4,888.0009/14/2003
XF-40NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0007/30/2003
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/26/2003
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions3,335.0007/26/2003
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions3,335.0001/08/2003
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions4,485.0001/08/2003
F-15NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0001/06/2003
XF-45NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0001/01/2003
XF-40NGCGoldberg Auctioneers9,775.0009/23/2002
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,062.0009/23/2002
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena3,450.0009/22/2002
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2002
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0009/01/2002
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/01/2002
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0007/27/2002
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0006/02/2002
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,945.0004/01/2002
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0003/21/2002
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0003/21/2002
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0002/18/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/01/2002
VF-20NONEStack's5,175.0001/15/2002
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0001/09/2002
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/09/2002
F-12NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0001/08/2002
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena80,500.0011/29/2001
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions776.0011/15/2001
XF-45ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0010/02/2001
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0008/08/2001
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0005/28/2001
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena3,105.0008/09/2000
F-15NONEBowers & Merena1,955.0008/09/2000
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0008/06/2000
XF-45NONESuperior Galleries4,600.0006/05/2000
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0002/06/2000
VF-30PCGSKingswood Galleries3,105.0011/17/1999
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0011/11/1999
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0008/30/1999
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions4,255.0008/01/1999
VF-25PCGSKingswood Galleries2,970.0004/28/1999
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena4,830.0003/18/1999
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/06/1999
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/1998
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/01/1998
VF-25NONEHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/01/1998
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena1,870.0003/05/1998
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0011/13/1997
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/30/1997
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena2,750.0007/28/1997
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena26,400.0004/01/1997
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/20/1997
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena2,530.0008/01/1996
F-15NONEStack's1,650.0006/10/1996
VF-20NONEStack's2,970.0006/10/1996
XF-40PCGSBowers & Merena3,740.0001/26/1996
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0009/11/1995
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena2,860.0008/14/1995
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena2,090.0005/01/1995
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena3,080.0003/24/1995
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions2,200.0003/01/1995
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries2,805.0001/30/1995
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena3,520.0011/01/1988
AU-50NONEStack's6,600.0001/01/1984
AU-50NONEBowers & Ruddy9,000.0003/01/1980
F-15NONENumismatic Gallery67.5001/01/1945
VF-20NONENumismatic Gallery65.0001/01/1945