Draped Bust dollar-1795-1798

Value 1.00 U.S. dollars
Mass 26.96 g
Diameter 3940 mm
Edge Lettered
Years of minting 17951804

The Draped Bust dollar which began mintage in 1794 and was the first silver dollar struck by the United States Mint.

The Draped Bust dollar is a United States dollar coin minted from 1795 to 1803, and was reproduced, dated 1804, into the 1850s. The design succeeded the Flowing Hair dollar, which began mintage in 1794.The designer is unknown, though the distinction is usually credited to artist Gilbert Stuart. The model is also unknown, though Ann Willing Bingham has been suggested.