Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
"Draped Bust" dollar
Object name
"Draped Bust" dollar
Date
1796
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
1 x 5 x 3 in.
Description
Silver dollar; obverse with image of Liberty with flowing hair, tied ribbon, draped bust and fifteen stars, legend "LIBERTY" ; reverse with eagle in wreath, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Object Number
INV.13896.2
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
