Whitman Expo
1797 Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse $5 Gold MS BD-3 Values
Details
This coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $1,156.53
Obverse: Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 16 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse: A small eagle is centered holding a wreath in its beak, over its head, and an olive branch in its talons. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,609
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
BD-3
Rarity:
R-6
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
8.75 gr
Weight:
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
25 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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