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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 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:
8806
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1806
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:
Knob 6, 7x6 Stars
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
54,417
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
8089
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Coin Value History
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS
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1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $132,000 | $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
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$14,030
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,640
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS64 NGC. ...
$39,040
1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. AU-55 (PCGS). CMQ. OGH.
$15,250
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$26,840
1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. VF-20 (PCGS).
$5,760
1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$24,000
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$22,800
1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. AU Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$5,760
1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. EF-45 (PCGS).
$7,500
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS65+ PCGS....
$108,000
$5 1806 ROUND 6, 7X6 STARS. PCGS AU50 CAC
$15,275
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, VF30 PCGS. ...
$4,440
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2 -- Obverse Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. ...
$8,700
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,462
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$4,582
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, XF40 ANACS. ...
$5,288
1806 $5 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. BD-6, R.2. ...
$2,300
1806 $5 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars--Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG8....
$1,495
$2,415
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