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1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2579 oz +2.62%
$859.49
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Obverse Description

Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13, 15 or 16 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: 8801
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1799
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 Stars Reverse
Coin Date: 1799
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 7,451
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1795-1807
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #: 98081
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Coin Value History
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
Value By Grade
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2579 oz +2.62%
$859.49
GSID:8801 PCGS:98081 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $112,500 $1,234
MS63 - $93,500 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 PCGS....
$37,200
Sold 7/17/2025
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU55 NGC....
$15,000
Sold 4/30/2025
Heritage Auctions
$5 1799 LARGE STARS REVERSE. PCGS AU53
$13,000
Sold 4/27/2023
Legend Numismatics
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU50 PCGS. ...
$13,800
Sold 2/9/2023
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS62 NGC. ...
$32,900
Sold 1/9/2017
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$20,562
Sold 1/12/2015
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS63 PCGS. BD-8, R.6. ...
$70,500
Sold 1/12/2014
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse -- Cleaned, Rim Damaged -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Breen-6437, BD-7, High R.6. ...
$4,312
Sold 11/10/2011
Heritage Auctions
$9,890
Sold 1/10/2005
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 NGC. CAC....
$43,200
Sold 4/30/2025
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. ...
$5,520
Sold 12/13/2018
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU53 PCGS. ...
$14,466
Sold 1/13/2023
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse AU50 PCGS. Breen-6437, BD-8, R.6. ...
$10,925
Sold 8/15/2010
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 LG STARS
$9,200
Sold 11/17/2000
Heritage Auctions
$6,038
Sold 1/10/2005
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-5, High R.5, MS61 PCGS....
$43,200
Sold 8/10/2023
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse AU55 NGC. BD-8, R.6. ...
$15,862
Sold 4/27/2014
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, AU53 PCGS. CAC. ...
$36,000
Sold 1/5/2023
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse--Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. Breen-6436, B. 3-F, Miller-37, R.6. For the 1799, the survivors ...
$5,750
Sold 7/8/2006
Heritage Auctions
1799 $5 Large Reverse Stars, BD-8, R.6, MS61 PCGS Secure. ...
$27,653
Sold 4/26/2018
Heritage Auctions
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