5 Dollar USA (1776 - ) Gold

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Denomination:

5 Dollar (about Dollar)

Metal:

Gold

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1795-1798

TURBAN HEAD FIVE DOLLARS OR HALF EAGLE

Small Eagle Reverse – Capped Bust – Head Facing Right (1795-1798)

Designer – Engraver: Robert Scot
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
1795. $5 Capped Bust Small Eagle. PCGS graded MS-62. A needle sharp strike on a clean adjustment free planchet save for a vertical mark from Liberty's ear to her bust. Lovely rose color and delicate golden hues cover the surfaces on both sides. The surfaces shimmer with mint brilliance topped ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1795. Small Eagle BD-3 Rarity 3+ NGC graded AU Details. Reverse improperly cleaned. Well struck on a problem free planchet with traces of luster still present. All lightly toned. In our opinion, a strictly AU53 example. George Washington was helmsman of our fledgling ship of state when this Ha ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2010-04-29

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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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