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1795 $5 Gold Half Eagle
Capped Bust Right - Small Eagle Reverse
NGC AU-50
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About the Coin Please enable JavaScript to view this page content properly. The Capped Bust Right (Small Eagle reverse) half eagle was the first coin ever struck by the United States. They were struck from 1795 through 1798 when the Heraldic Eagle reverse was introduced. Heraldic Eagle reverses exist with dates of 1795 and 1797 but are assumed to have been struck in 1798 using old dies. Designer: Robert ScotWeight: 8.75 gramsDiameter: approx. 25mm, reeded edgeComposition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver and copper PCGS Price Guide: Draped Bust $5 (1795-1807) Article: How to calculate the content and value of gold or silver in a coin Please enable JavaScript to view this page content properly.
About the Coin Please enable JavaScript to view this page content properly. The Capped Bust Right (Small Eagle reverse) half eagle was the first coin ever struck by the United States. They were struck from 1795 through 1798 when the Heraldic Eagle reverse was introduced. Heraldic Eagle reverses exist with dates of 1795 and 1797 but are assumed to have been struck in 1798 using old dies. Designer: Robert ScotWeight: 8.75 gramsDiameter: approx. 25mm, reeded edgeComposition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver and copper
The Capped Bust Right (Small Eagle reverse) half eagle was the first coin ever struck by the United States. They were struck from 1795 through 1798 when the Heraldic Eagle reverse was introduced. Heraldic Eagle reverses exist with dates of 1795 and 1797 but are assumed to have been struck in 1798 using old dies. Designer: Robert ScotWeight: 8.75 gramsDiameter: approx. 25mm, reeded edgeComposition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver and copper
Designer: Robert Scot
Weight: 8.75 grams
Diameter: approx. 25mm, reeded edgeComposition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver and copper
Diameter: approx. 25mm, reeded edge
Composition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver and copper
PCGS Price Guide: Draped Bust $5 (1795-1807)
Article: How to calculate the content and value of gold or silver in a coin