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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 15 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
A small eagle is centered holding a wreath in its beak, over its head, and an olive branch in its talons. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
394004
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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:
Small Eagle
Variety 2:
BD-1
Coin Date:
1796/5
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,196
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
519862
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Coin Value History
1796/5 $5 Small Eagle, BD-1 MS
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1796/5 $5 Small Eagle, BD-1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,200,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $792,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Small Eagle, 1795-1798 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1795halfeagle_Rev.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
1796/5 $5 Small Eagle MS
Worth: $26,500 – $1,000,000
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: $300,000 – $3,960,000
Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Large Eagle, 1795-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Eagle $5 Large Eagle, 1795-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/129xxx/c37665fb-d923-48d1-999e-7c9eb758b771.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,850 – $265,000
1795 $5 Large Eagle MS
Worth: $10,000 – $400,000
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: $4,620 – $210,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars MS
Worth: $4,428 – $372,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars MS
Worth: $4,620 – $111,600
1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $4,620 – $260,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, MS64 NGC. ...
$256,200
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$46,360
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU55 NGC....
$45,601
1796/5 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4+. MS-63 (NGC).
$180,000
1796/5 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4+. MS-61 (PCGS).
$126,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU58 NGC....
$55,200
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4 -- Graffiti, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. ...
$8,400
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, VG10 PCGS. ...
$24,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU50 NGC. Gold CAC. ...
$93,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4 XF45 PCGS. ...
$36,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, MS62 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$180,000
1796/5 $5 Small Eagle, BD-1, High R.4, VG8 NGC. ...
$19,975
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, MS64 NGC....
$252,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$48,175
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, MS61 PCGS. ...
$144,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$72,000
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, VG10 PCGS. ...
$28,200
1796/5 $5 Small Eagle, BD-1, High R.4 -- Repaired -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. ...
$24,675
1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$37,600
1796/5 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-4+. Mint State-62+ (PCGS).
$152,750
Greysheet News
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On September 1, Stack's Bowers conducted a Rarities Night session in California as part of this firm's post-ANA World's Fair of Money® auction extravaganza.
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