Price Guide for 1799 Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1799 Dollar variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1799 Dollar (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.50 - $300,000.00
    Uncirculated: $45.00 - $822,500.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $34.00 - $9,099.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $900.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $300,000.00
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1799 Dollar Irregular Date, 13 Stars (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $20.00 - $23,000.00
    Uncirculated: $9,545.00 - $115,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $792.00 - $3,650.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,000.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $35,000.00 - $150,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-156 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,057.50 - $14,100.00
    Uncirculated: $26,400.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $925.90
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,750.00 - $22,500.00
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1799 Dollar BB-160 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $536.98 - $14,400.00
    Uncirculated: $19,975.00 - $47,118.68
  • eBay
    Circulated: $560.50 - $5,100.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $150,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-163 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $748.00 - $12,075.00
    Uncirculated: $52,800.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $999.00 - $3,999.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-164 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $528.00 - $7,800.00
    Uncirculated: $22,800.00 - $88,125.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,452.30 - $2,900.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799/8 Dollar 13 Reverse Stars (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $374.00 - $57,500.00
    Uncirculated: $75.00 - $77,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $725.00 - $9,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $900.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $200,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-151, Irregular Date (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $863.00 - $20,562.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $487.00 - $2,699.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,250.00 - $27,500.00
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1799 Dollar BB-152 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $528.75 - $17,625.00
    Uncirculated: $89,125.00 - $129,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $750.00 - $2,550.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,100.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $35,000.00 - $150,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-154 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,200.00 - $15,275.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $2,750.00 - $25,000.00
    Uncirculated: $75,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-155 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $870.00 - $8,280.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $991.00 - $1,924.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,750.00 - $25,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-157 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $690.00 - $13,800.00
    Uncirculated: $19,800.00 - $164,500.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,200.00 - $6,800.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $2,000.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $250,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-158 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $652.13 - $28,800.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $950.00 - $1,111.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-161 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $900.00 - $14,400.00
    Uncirculated: $18,400.00 - $37,375.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $888.00 - $8,499.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,000.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $300,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-162 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $176.00 - $8,812.50
    Uncirculated: $43,200.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $2,235.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $2,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-165 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $750.00 - $7,050.00
    Uncirculated: $14,100.00 - $54,050.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,293.80 - $3,437.87
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,750.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-166 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $552.00 - $9,249.60
    Uncirculated: $8,250.00 - $33,350.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,475.00 - $4,274.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $200,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-167 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $558.00 - $19,800.00
    Uncirculated: $16,800.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,025.00 - $3,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,000.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799 Dollar BB-168 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $431.00 - $6,325.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $671.00 - $4,642.25
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $8,500.00
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1799 Dollar BB-169 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,020.00 - $18,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,098.00 - $1,187.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,250.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00
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1799 Dollar Irregular Date, 15 Stars BB-153 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $940.00 - $20,400.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,528.87 - $2,800.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,250.00 - $22,500.00
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1799 Dollar B-23 BB-159 8x5 Stars (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $470.00 - $41,125.00
    Uncirculated: $30,550.00 - $82,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $2,200.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,100.00 - $50,000.00
    Uncirculated: $55,000.00 - $175,000.00
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1799/8 Dollar BB-141 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $675.63 - $16,800.00
    Uncirculated: $25,850.00 - $88,125.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $677.00 - $8,810.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,100.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $300,000.00
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1799/8 Dollar BB-142 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $822.50 - $11,100.00
    Uncirculated: $22,200.00 - $35,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $868.00 - $1,680.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,500.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $200,000.00
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1799/8 Dollar BB-143 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $499.38 - $15,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $717.77 - $1,356.20
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,250.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $125,000.00
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1799 Dollar Irregular Date, 15 Stars (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $15.00 - $17,250.00
    Uncirculated: $25,300.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1,009.00 - $2,551.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $900.00 - $22,500.00
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1799 Dollar Obverse Stars 8x5 (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $70.00 - $18,975.00
    Uncirculated: $3,105.00 - $143,750.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $821.00 - $5,855.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,100.00 - $50,000.00
    Uncirculated: $55,000.00 - $175,000.00
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1799/8 Dollar 15 Reverse Stars (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.40 - $17,625.00
    Uncirculated: $75.00 - $168,000.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $751.00 - $8,250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1,100.00 - $27,500.00
    Uncirculated: $30,000.00 - $300,000.00
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Design and Specifications of the 1799 Dollar

The 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar is a significant early American coin. It was part of the Draped Bust series, which began in 1795 and continued until 1804. The year 1799 saw a substantial increase in dollar coin production compared to previous years, reflecting the growing need for large denomination coins in commerce.

These coins were minted during a crucial period in American history, as the young nation was establishing its economic and political systems. The dollar coin represented a symbol of American independence and economic strength.

Weight 26.96 grams
Diameter 39-40 mm
Mint Marks None (all minted in Philadelphia)
Composition 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Obverse Design Draped Bust Liberty facing right, designed by Robert Scot
Reverse Design Heraldic Eagle with shield, designed by Robert Scot

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of a 1799 Silver Dollar dramatically impacts its value. Due to their age and circulation, finding high-grade specimens is extremely challenging. Coins in Mint State (MS) condition are rare and highly prized by collectors.

Key factors affecting value include:

- Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable.
- Surface preservation: Minimal contact marks and abrasions increase value.
- Luster: Original mint luster is highly prized in higher grades.
- Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance appeal and value.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 423,515

Rarity Scale: Scarce

Circulation Status: Limited Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Very rare in grades MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: 7x6 Stars, 8x5 Stars, Irregular Date

Market Demand: High, due to historical significance and scarcity in high grades

Die varieties play a significant role in the value of 1799 dollars. Notable varieties include:

- 7x6 Stars: 7 stars on the left, 6 on the right of the obverse.
- 8x5 Stars: 8 stars on the left, 5 on the right of the obverse.
- Irregular Date: Uneven spacing in the date.

These varieties can command substantial premiums, especially in higher grades. Additionally, the historical significance of these early dollars and their limited survival rate contribute to their high demand among collectors and investors.

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