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5 Dollars Liberty Cap / Small 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 | 1795-1798 |
| 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#25381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Small eagle with wreath in beak
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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 .9167.1796
1797
Interesting fact
The Liberty Cap / Small Eagle $5 gold coin from the United States, minted between 1795 and 1798, has an interesting feature. It was the first gold coin minted by the United States government. It was designed by John Reich and features a Liberty cap on the obverse side and a small eagle on the reverse side. The coin was made of 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver, and copper, weighing 8.75 grams. It's a highly sought-after collector's item, and its value can reach up to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | 8707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1796 | 6196 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1797 | 3609 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1798 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 / Small Eagle) 1795-1798 coin.
