5 Dollar USA (1776 - ) Gold

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Denomination:

5 Dollar (about Dollar)

Metal:

Gold

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1807-1812

CAPPED BUST FIVE DOLLARS OR HALF EAGLE

Capped Draped Bust – Head Facing Left (1807-1812)

Designer – Engraver: John Reich
Metal Composition: 92% Gold – 8% Silver and Copper
Diameter: 25 mm
Mass / Weight: 8.75 grams

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1811 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . BD-2, Breen-6464, Small 5. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and glistening with mint luster throughout; all untoned. This extraordinary Capped Draped Bust year of Type and $5 denomination features shimmering light-gold satin-like to frosty mint bloom complemented by ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1810 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Large date, large 5. PCGS graded AU-50. Pleasing natural antique golden toning. A first-rate specimen of this Type and grade with luster still showing around the stars, legends, and flowing across the deepest recesses of the devices. Satisfactorily struck for the da ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1812. Wide 5 D. BD-1. NGC graded MS-65. In NGC holder 1776966-015. A magnificent well struck frosty mint gem. The surfaces are golden-orange that deepens slightly at the peripheries. John Reich's Capped Bust design made its appearance on the half eagles in 1807 and continued through 1812. This ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1809/8 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck. Nice golden toning. When it comes to early half eagles, this coin has what collectors prefer to see: a no-compromises extremely sharp strike, deep rich frost, layers upon layers of which possess attractive gold color, high quality pl ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1809/8 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . BD-1. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck with lovely golden toning. A well struck frosty mint gem on a problem free planchet. The frosty surfaces gleam with intense mint luster. A total of 33,875 were minted. Rarely have we seen an 1809/8 Half Eagle as crisp and plea ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1808. . BD-3, Normal 5D, Breen-6456. PCGS graded MS-62. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Well struck and frosty. Only 55,578 pieces struck for the year. Normal spacing between the 5 and D in the denomination, perfect date. This variety marks the last use of this hard-working reverse. Dannr ...

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Variations and designs of 5 Dollar USA The $5 United States coin, also known as the half eagle, has undergone various designs and variations throughout its history. Here are some notable designs and variations:Capped Bust (1795-1838):The Capped Bust design featured Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap, with a small eagle on the reverse.Variations included changes in the size ...

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