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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 16 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8793
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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:
Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
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
PCGS #:
8068
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Coin Value History
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
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1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$504,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $420,000 | $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 |
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, 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 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $6,200 – $93,600
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars, BD-4, High R.8, AU58+ PCGS. ...
$268,400
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars, BD-3, R.6 AU55 NGC....
$156,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-6. 16 Stars. AU-53 (PCGS).
$117,500
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars, BD-3, R.6, MS61 NGC. ...
$193,875
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Net XF40. BD-3, R.6. ...
$38,188
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars AU50 PCGS Secure. BD-3, R.6. ...
$108,688
$32,200
$149,500
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars, BD-4, High R.8, AU58+ PCGS....
$312,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars AU55 NGC. BD-3, R.6. ...
$105,750
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars, BD-3, R.6, AU53 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$176,250
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-6. 16 Stars. MS-61 (PCGS).
$483,219
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars MS60 NGC. Breen-6420, B. 12-...
$126,500
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars, BD-3, R.6, AU58+ NGC. ...
$305,500
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars AU55 NGC. Breen-6420, BD-3, R.6. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse Die State a, Reverse Die State c. A...
$109,250
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars AU53 NGC. Breen 12-K, Breen-6420, BD-3, R.6. ...
$132,250
$299,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-3. Rarity-6. 16 Stars. Small Eagle. About Uncirculated-58 (PCGS).
$287,875
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-3, HBCC-3047, Miller-19. Rarity-6. 16 Stars. AU-58 (NGC).
$158,700
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