Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
The Templeton Reid $5 is the first privately-minted half eagle of the United States. Seven examples are known, three of which are impounded in museum collections. Of the four pieces remaining in private hands, three grade XF/AU and one has been repaired.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11875
Designer:
Templeton Reid
Obverse Designer:
Templeton Reid
Obverse Lettering:
$.5 GEORGIA GOLD. 1830
Reverse Designer:
Templeton Reid
Reverse Lettering:
$.5.TEMPLETON REID ASSAYER.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Templeton Reid
Variety 2:
K-2
Coin Date:
1830
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Georgia
Mintage:
7 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1830
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
10323
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1830 G$5 Templeton Reid, K-2 MS
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