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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8797
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1798
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
25
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars
Coin Date:
1798
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
24,867
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8078
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Coin Value History
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars MS
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1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$446,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $372,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $26,500 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $25,000 – $420,000
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Worth: $25,000 – $360,000
1798 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $300,000 – $3,960,000
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Worth: $3,600 – $250,000
1795 $5 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $10,000 – $400,000
1797 $5 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
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1797/5 $5 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $30,000 – $550,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Normal 8 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $210,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars MS
Worth: $5,500 – $111,600
1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $5,200 – $260,000
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $6,200 – $93,600
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net VG8. ...
$5,124
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-4, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$12,810
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 NGC. HBJ-102; HBJ-212. ...
$25,620
1798 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-4+. Large 8, 13-Star Reverse, Wide Date. AU-55 (PCGS).
$22,800
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-4, High R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$14,766
1798 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-5. Large 8, 13-Star Reverse, Narrow Date. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$43,200
1798 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-4+. Large 8, 13-Star Reverse, Wide Date. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$7,200
1798 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-4+. Large 8, 13-Star Reverse. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$57,600
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-5, High R.5, AU53 PCGS....
$15,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.5, MS65 PCGS....
$192,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-5, High R.5, MS64+ PCGS....
$126,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-4, High R.4, MS66 PCGS. ...
$312,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 24,867....
$4,560
$5 1798 LARGE EAGLE. PCGS G06 CAC
$5,170
1798 Large Eagle $5 PCGS VF35
$6,800
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-4, High R.4, MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$56,400
1798 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Heraldic Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-5+. Large 8, 13-Star Reverse. MS-60 (PCGS).
$19,975
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Star Reverse VF25 PCGS. ...
$9,200
$8,625
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Star Reverse--Cleaned--ANACS.VF Details, Net Fine 12. B. 2-D, Miller-27, R.3. One of the m...
$3,450
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