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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 8830)

The 1821 Five dollar gold half eagle is part of a series of Capped bust gold half eagle coins struck from 1813-1829. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper from a mintage of Unknown struck.
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.

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GSID: 8830
Coin Date: 1821
Denomination: $5 / Five dollar gold half eagle
Designation: PR
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: Unknown
Coinage Type: Capped bust gold half eagle
Coinage Years: 1813-1829
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 25 mm
Fineness: 0.9167
Weight: 8.75 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1821
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Reverse Designer: John Reich
PCGS #: 8142
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