1796 Draped Bust Dollar ($1) Small Date Large Letters

The 1796 Draped Bust Dollar represents an important transitional year in early American coinage. These coins were struck during the infancy of the United States Mint, when production methods were still developing and standardization was an ongoing challenge.

This XF45 example displays impressive quality for a coin that saw moderate circulation. The surfaces retain a pleasing silver-gray patina with subtle hints of champagne toning near the rims. Despite its time in commerce, the central devices remain well-defined, with clear hair details on Liberty and distinct feather definition on the eagle. The fields show expected light marks consistent with the grade, but nothing distracting or unusual.