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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 15 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
A small eagle is centered holding a wreath in its beak, over its head, and an olive branch in its talons. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8795
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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:
Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,609
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8069
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Coin Value History
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
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1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars Obverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$432,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $360,000 | $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 |
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
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: $3,600 – $250,000
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: $6,000 – $210,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars MS
Worth: $4,400 – $372,000
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars MS
Worth: $5,500 – $111,600
1799 $5 Small Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $5,200 – $260,000
1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse MS
Worth: $6,200 – $93,600
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, BD-2, R.7 AU53 NGC. ...
$94,550
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-7. 15 Stars, Wide Date. AU-58 (PCGS).
$210,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-7. 15 Stars, Narrow Date. MS-60 (NGC).
$168,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-7. 15 Stars. Small Eagle. Mint State-61 (PCGS).
$258,500
$100,625
$16,675
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, BD-1, High R.6, AU53 NGC....
$117,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, BD-2, R.7 AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$288,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars MS60 NGC. Breen-6419, BD-2, R.7. ...
$218,500
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-7. 15 Stars, Narrow Date. AU-53 (NGC).
$117,000
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-7. 15 Stars, Wide Date. AU-58 (PCGS).
$235,000
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, BD-2, R.7, AU53 NGC. ...
$129,250
1797 $5 Small Eagle, 15 Stars AU53 PCGS. BD-1, R.7. ...
$152,750
1797 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-7. 15 Stars, Narrow Date. AU-53 (NGC).
$151,869
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