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 2015-03-02
1807 $5 Capped Bust. Bust left. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck, light golden color and semi reflective lustrous surfaces. Popular type coin. There is something to be said about early gold, and early half eagles specifically, that whets the excitement of the true numismatist. Many are rare in ab ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1811. Tall 5 BD-1 Rarity 3+. PCGS graded MS-63. Boldly struck and frosty with natural greenish-golden hues and hints of rose color toning scattered about. Struck on a problem free planchet. The Capped Bust Left Half Eagle debuted in 1807 nearly six months to the day after the Mint hired John R ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1811. NGC grade XF Details, Edge Repaired, Cleaned. Mostly untoned. Only 99,581 struck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Categories: $5 Capped Draped Bust

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1809, 9 over 8 BD-1 Rarity 3+. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and lustrous with just the slightest evidence of light handling. One of the nicer extant specimens of this date, a coin that will be appreciated by all fortunate enough to see it. Some yellow gold on both sides. The color and surfac ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1808 BD-4 Rarity 3+ NGC graded Unc Details. Obverse spot removed. A well struck example shimmering with intense frosty mint luster with hints of delicate golden overtones. We note some fine hairline scratches above star 8 (1 o'clock) that is the probable reason this beauty did not grade MS63 o ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1807. Bust left. BD-7. Rarity 5+. PCGS graded MS-60. Well struck and bursting with deep golden-orange luster and rose-color highlights. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 51,605 struck. Banks and bullion houses continued to hoard and melt this new Capped Draped Bust Left issue of 1807 to the ...

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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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