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1797 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse $5 Gold MS

1797 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse $5 Gold MS

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$5 Draped Bust Gold (1795–1807)

1797 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse $5 Gold MS

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1797 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse $5 Gold MS

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Image source: Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection

Image source: Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection

Basic Information

GSID:

8794

Coin Date:

1797

Denomination:

$5 / $5 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

unique

Coinage Type:

Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle

Coinage Years:

1795-1807

Composition:

91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper

Prefix:

Unique

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9167

Weight:

8.75 gr

Weight:

0.2813 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

25 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1797

Obverse Designer:

Robert Scot

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM

Reverse Designer:

Robert Scot

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