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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13, 15 or 16 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:
8801
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1799
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 Stars Reverse
Coin Date:
1799
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,451
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
98081
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Coin Value History
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
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1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$112,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $93,500 | $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 |
Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1795halfeagle_Rev.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
1796/5 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $26,500 – $1,000,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $25,000 – $420,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $25,000 – $360,000
1798 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $300,000 – $3,960,000
Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Large Eagle, 1795-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Large Eagle, 1795-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/129xxx/c37665fb-d923-48d1-999e-7c9eb758b771.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,600 – $250,000
1795 $5 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $10,000 – $400,000
1797 $5 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
1797 $5 Large Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
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, 13 Stars MS
Worth: $4,400 – $372,000
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 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-8. Rarity-6. Large Reverse Stars. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. Gold Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection Label.
$36,000
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 PCGS....
$37,200
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU55 NGC....
$15,000
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU50 PCGS. ...
$13,800
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS62 NGC. ...
$32,900
1799 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-5. Rarity-5+. Large Reverse Stars. Mint State-63+ (PCGS).
$88,125
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$20,562
1799 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-5+. Large Reverse Stars. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$4,406
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse -- Cleaned, Rim Damaged -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Breen-6437, BD-7, High R.6. ...
$4,312
$6,038
$5 1799 LARGE STARS REVERSE. PCGS AU53
$13,000
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 NGC. CAC....
$43,200
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. ...
$5,520
1799 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-8. Rarity-6. Large Reverse Stars. AU-50 (ANACS).
$11,400
$39,100
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS63 PCGS. BD-8, R.6. ...
$70,500
1799 $5 LG STARS
$9,200
$9,890
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU53 PCGS. ...
$14,466
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 PCGS....
$43,200
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