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Capped Bust Half Eagle Head Left, Small Size Planchet $5 Gold MS 1829-1834 Values
Details
The half eagles dated 1829 (small date) through 1834 are smaller in diameter than the earlier pieces. They also have smaller letters, dates, and stars.
This coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $1,235.84
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
72380
Coin Date:
Capped Bust Half Eagle
Denomination:
$5 / $5 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Head Left, Small Size Planchet
Variety 2:
1829-1834
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
8.75 gr
Weight:
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.8 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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