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1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse, BD-9 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2579 oz
$1,122.23
1799 $5  Small Stars Reverse, BD-9 MS
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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: 198187
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: Small Stars Reverse
Variety 2: BD-9
Coin Date: 1799
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 4–6 known
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1795-1807
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity: 7
PCGS #: 519884
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2579 oz
$1,122.23
GSID:198187 PCGS:519884 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse, BD-9 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
AU58 CAC $43,000 $1,234
AU58 - $36,000 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234

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