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1827 Five dollar gold half eagle PR Values
Details
Until the last few years, these spectacular rarities were nearly all locked away in a few major collections. The remaining coins are permanently impounded in Smithsonian National Numismatic collection. Most of the early Proof gold coins in the Smithsonian were originally in US Mint collection which began in the 1830’s. The near unavailability of the coins in the past have kept these spectacular rarities under the radar of most numismatists. That began to change in last couple of years with the sale of the Harry W. Bass collection and the discovery of one or two others.
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:
8839
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
$5 / Five dollar gold half eagle
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unknown
Coinage Type:
Capped bust gold half eagle
Coinage Years:
1813-1829
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Mint Mark:
P
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
8.75 gr
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
25 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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