Q. David Bowers
DRAPED BUST DOLLARS (all die varieties combined)
Approximate population MS-65 or better: 6 to 9 (URS-4)
Approximate population MS-64: 12 to 18 (URS-5)
Approximate population MS-63: 25 to 40 (URS-6)
Approximate population MS-60 to 62: 85 to 160 (URS-8)
Approximate population AU-50 to 58: 250 to 450 (URS-10)
Approximate population VF-20 to EF-45: 1,500 to 2,500 (URS-12)
Approximate population G-4 to F-15: 450 to 700 (URS-10)
Approximate population for all grades combined: 2,400 to 3,800 (URS-13)
• CONDITION CENSUS: 65-65-65-65-65-64 (multiples)
• AVERAGE AUCTION APPEARANCE GRADE for all varieties combined: VF-30.
Characteristics of striking: Striking varies from variety to variety. In general, if weak striking occurs, it is apt to be on the highest points of the hair and/or the eagle's breast. See individual die variety descriptions.
Known hoards of Mint State coins: None
Proofs:
None of official record. However, some examples of 1795 Draped Bust, BB-51, are known with full Proof surfaces and may have been presentation pieces.
Commentary
1795 silver dollars were made in quantity. The Flowing Hair type is at least twice as plentiful as the Draped Bust type and was made in many more die varieties. While some die varieties are very rare', the two major design types are readily available. Most 1795 dollars exist in worn grades from Fine to VF, indicating that they circulated widely.