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The only known example of the 1797 half eagle with 16 stars obverse and large eage reverse is housed in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection.
Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 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:
8794
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
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, 16 Stars Obverse
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
8076
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Worth: $20,000 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $26,500 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $4,400 – $372,000
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Worth: $5,500 – $111,600
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Worth: $5,200 – $260,000
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Worth: $6,200 – $93,600
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