5 Dollars (Capped, Draped Bust) 1807-1812 front 5 Dollars (Capped, Draped Bust) 1807-1812 back
5 Dollars (Capped, Draped Bust) 1807-1812 photo
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5 Dollars Capped, Draped Bust

 
Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) 8.75 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1807-1812
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper)
Weight
8.75 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#40772
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Heraldic eagle with Union shield and holding 3 arrows and olive branch, motto above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
5 D.

Engraver: John Reich

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The US Coinage Act of 2 Apr. 1792 set the standard weight at 135 grains and the gold content at 123¾ grains, hence the fineness of .9167.

1808


1809


1810


1811

Interesting fact

The Capped, Draped Bust $5 gold coin from 1807-1812 is a rare and valuable coin, with only 32,600 minted. It is considered a key date in the series and is highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1807  51605 - - - - - -
1808  55578 - - - - - -
1809  33875 - - - - - -
1810  100287 - - - - - -
1811  99581 - - - - - -
1812  58087 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Capped, Draped Bust) 1807-1812 coin.