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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 14 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8798
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1798
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
25
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars
Coin Date:
1798
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
<50 known
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8080
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Coin Value History
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars MS
Value By Grade
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $120,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, AU55 NGC. ...
$29,280
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, XF40 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/d, with a heavy radial d...
$12,600
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, MS60 PCGS. ...
$105,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, AU53 NGC. ...
$23,500
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$32,900
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse AU50 NGC. ...
$16,100
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. ...
$8,625
$21,275
$1,265
1798 $5 LG8 14STAR
$34,500
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$35,380
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, XF40 NGC. ...
$12,338
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, AU53 NGC. ...
$20,562
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse--Scratches--NGC. AU Details. ...
$5,462
1798 $5 LG8 14STAR
$7,700
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, AU55 NGC....
$25,200
$27,600
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse--Scratched--NCS. AU Details. ...
$5,462
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse AU55 NGC. ...
$25,300
$34,500
Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
Worth: $20,000 – $800,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $20,000 – $800,000
1796/5 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $22,000 – $800,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $25,000 – $420,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $25,000 – $360,000
1798 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $250,000 – $3,000,000
Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Large Eagle, 1795-1807 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,600 – $250,000
1795 $5 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $10,000 – $372,000
1797 $5 Large Eagle, 16 Stars Obverse MS
1797 $5 Large Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
1797/5 $5 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $30,000 – $550,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Normal 8 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $210,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars MS
Worth: $4,400 – $372,000
1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $5,200 – $260,000
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $6,200 – $93,600
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