Nearing the end of the series, the 1802 Draped Bust Dollar (Buy on eBay) had a mintage of 41,650 pieces. This represented the second lowest figure for a regular issue, after the low reached in 1797.
Noted varieties for this issue include a narrow or wide date. There is also a “2 over 1” overdate for both the narrow and wide date. Proof restrikes carrying this date were created, with three pieces known. One of these sold for $920,000 at an auction held in April 2008.
Coin Specifications
- Date: 1802
- Mint Mark: none
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Composition: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
- Weight: 26.96 grams
- Diameter: 39.5 mm
- Designer: Robert Scot
- Mintage: 41,650
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