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1820 $5 Square Base 2, BD-3 MS

1820 $5 Square Base 2, BD-3 MS

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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 198930)

The 1820 $5 Gold is part of a series of Capped bust gold half eagle coins struck from 1813-1829. The specific variety is Square Base 2. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper from a mintage of 263,806 struck.
Obverse: Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse: An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.

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GSID: 198930
Coin Date: 1820
Denomination: $5 / $5 Gold
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 263,806
Coinage Type: Capped bust gold half eagle
Coinage Years: 1813-1829
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Variety: Square Base 2
Variety 2: BD-3
Strike Type: Business
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