© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Dollars Liberty Cap / Heraldic Eagle
| Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) | 8.75 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1795-1807 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#25383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Heraldic Eagle:
Bald Eagle with wings outstretched, facing left holding ribbon with motto in beak, arrows held in talon on left and olive branch in talon on right; with shield on chest and with clouds and 13 stars above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Robert Scot
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 .9167.1797
1798
1799
1802
1803
1804
1806
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1795-1807 United States $5 Gold Coin (Liberty Cap / Heraldic Eagle) is that it was the first gold coin ever produced by the United States Mint. It was designed by John Reich and features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse side and a heraldic eagle on the reverse side. The coin was minted from 1795 to 1807 and has a diameter of 25 mm. It was made of 90% gold, 9% silver, and 1% copper, and weighs 8.75 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin has a rich history and is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 | 3609 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1798 | 24867 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1799 | 7451 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1800 | 37628 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 53176 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1803 | 33506 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 | 30475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 33183 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 | 54417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | 32488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Liberty Cap / Heraldic Eagle) 1795-1807 coin.
