Q. David Bowers
B. Max Mehl's sale of the F.H. Knoop collection, December 8, 1931. This offering is strictly average in quality and includes a damaged 1794.
1794 First year of issue. The usual average specimen, struck weakly on the left obverse and corresponding side of reverse, but all letters and stars visible. Light hairline scratches on obverse and three minor nicks on edge. Unfortunately, the coin is plugged at lower left edge. But the date, the most important feature, is plain, and the coin as a whole can be classed as VG, especially for this rarity. Far more rare than is generally known. While this is not a perfect specimen, it is nevertheless a worthy specimen for the average collector, especially for the collector who does not care to invest $150.00 to $200.00 for a single coin. $41.00.
1795 Head type; variety with three leaves under wings.
About Fine, sharp. $6.30.
1796 Small Date; large letters. VG. Scarce. $5.00.
1797 Seven stars to right of bust. VG. Scarce date. $5.00.
1798 The rare variety with small eagle on reverse; 15 stars on obverse. VG. Rare. $7.40.
1798 Second issue, heraldic eagle on reverse. Good to VG. $4.20.
1799 Five stars to right of bust. Fine, but slightly rubbed on obverse. Scarce. $5.80.
1799 Six stars to right of bust. About Fine. $3.50.
1800 Perfect Die. Obverse lightly scratched, otherwise, Fine. $4.60. .
1800 Perfect Die. Tiny nick on 'obverse edge. VG. $4.25.
1801 VG. Scarce date. $5.00.
1802/1 Good to VG. $3.70.
1802/1 Good to VG. $4.75.
John Zug advertised these early silver dollars in the August 1933 issue of The Numismatist.
1795 Flowing Hair, 2 leaves, EF $15.00; VF $10.00; Fine $7.50.
1795 Flowing Hair, 3leaves, EF $15.00; VF $10.00; Fine $7.50.
1795 Fillet Head, Unc. $25.00; EF $12.50; VF $10.00.
1796 Large Date, small letters, VF $12.50; Fine $8.50.
1796 Small Date, large letters. EF $12.50; VF $10.00.
1796 Small Date, small letters, EF $22.50; Fine $10.00.
1797 Six Stars Facing, EF $15.00; VF $12.50; Fine $8.50.
1797 Seven Stars Facing, Unc. $50.00; EF $17.50; VF $12.50.
1798 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, VF $15.00; Fine $10.00.
1798 Small Eagle, 13 Stars, Unc. $50.00; VF $17.50; Fine $12.50.
1798 Large Eagle, EF $8.00; VF $6.00; Fine $4.00.
1799/8 EF $10.00; VF $8.00; fine $6.00.
1799 Five Stars Facing, EF $12.50; VF $10.00; Fine $7.50.
1799 Six Stars Facing, no berries, VF $7.50; Fine $5.00.
1799 Six Stars Facing, five berries, Unc. $15.00; EF $7.50; Fine $4.50.
1800 Unc. $15.00; EF $10.00; VF $7.50; Fine $6.00.
1800 Dotted Date variety, Fine $7.50.
1800 AMERICAI variety, Unc.$20.00; Fine $7.50.
1801 Unc. $35.00; EF $17.50; VF $12.50; Fine $7.50.
1802/1, EF $10.00; VF $7.50; Fine $6.00.
1802 Perfect Date, EF $10.00; VF $7.50; Fine $6.00.
1803 Small 3. EF $12.50; VF $8.50; Fine $6.50.
B. Max Mehl's sale of the Mose Marcuson Collection, October 20, 1935. Despite the national economic depression, the 1794 in this sale, apparently an especially nice strike, brought a strong price. In general, the other coins were in lower grades.
1794 Fine. This rare dollar is seldom found well struck. Every letter and figure is very plain on this coin. It shows the usual evidence of circulation but is free from any serious nicks or dents. Considering the general condition in which this dollar is usually found, it can easily be classed as VF. Very rare. Seldom equaled. $165.00.
1795 Type similar to last. Variety with curl ending between stars. Reverse, three leaves under wings. VF. Scarce. $5.50.
1795 Head type. Reverse, two leaves under wings. Fine. $5.35.
1795 Head type, two leaves under wings. VG; long light scratch on obverse. Scarce. $5.40.
1795 Type as last. Just Fair. $1.75.
1795 Bust type. VG. $5.00.
1795 Another as last. Good. $3.15.
1795 Bust type. Fine. Scarce. $4.75.
1796 Small Date. Fine. Scarce. $7.25.
1796 Large Date; reverse, small letters. Fine. Scarce. $6.90.
1796 Large Date, small letters. Good, but initials scratched on reverse. Scarce date. $2.00.
1797 Six stars to right of bust. Fine. Very scarce. $6.90.
1797 Six stars to right and nine to left of bust. Fine. Scarce. $4.50.
1797 Seven stars to right of bust. Fine. Scarce. $6.75.
1797 Another as last and equally as fine. $4.60.
1797 Another just as last. Strictly Fine. $5.25.
1797 Variety with seven stars to right and nine to left. Reverse, large letters. Strictly Fine. Scarce. $4.75.
1797 Another just as last. About Fine. $4.50.
1797 Obverse as last; reverse, small letters. VG. Very scarce. $4.10.
1797 Another just as last. Good. Very scarce. $3.00.
1798 Small Eagle, 15 stars. About Fine. Rare. $6.25.
1798 Small Eagle variety; 13 stars. Good. Rare type. $6.00.
1798 Heraldic Eagle. Wide Date. Fine. $3.80.
1798 Type as last; date close. About Fine. $3.15.
1798 Heraldic Eagle, wide date, large stars. VG. $3.00.
1798 Heraldic Eagle variety, close high date. Fine. $3.50.
1798 Variety with die break at date. Good. $3.00.
1799/8 About Fine. $3.00.
1799 Five stars to right of bust. VG. Scarce. $4.50.
1799 Five Stars Facing. Good. Scarce variety. $3.75.
1799 Six Stars Facing. Perfect Date. Fine. $3.05.
1800 Perfect Die. VG. Scarce date. $3.50.