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1799 $5 Gold Half Eagle
Capped Bust Right - Heraldic Eagle Reverse
NGC MS-60
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Please enable JavaScript to view this page content properly. About the Coin The Capped Bust Right (Heraldic Eagle reverse) half eagle was struck from 1798 through 1807 when the Capped Bust Left design 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.
Please enable JavaScript to view this page content properly. About the Coin The Capped Bust Right (Heraldic Eagle reverse) half eagle was struck from 1798 through 1807 when the Capped Bust Left design 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 (Heraldic Eagle reverse) half eagle was struck from 1798 through 1807 when the Capped Bust Left design 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 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