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Private restrikes. J-39 (reeded-edge) pieces are unconfirmed, as all the listings from the 1800s do not note the edge.
Obverse Description
1808 half eagle die of the regular design by John Reich.
Reverse Description
Regular Heraldic Eagle $5 die of an earlier era (last regularly used for coinage in 1807).
Catalog Information
GSID:
376410
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Private Restrike, Silver
Variety 2:
J-39
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
P$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1808
Composition:
Silver
Rarity:
8
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