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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:
8791
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
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
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,707
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1795-1798
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8066
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Coin Value History
1795 $5 Small Eagle MS
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1795 $5 Small Eagle MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,200,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $792,000 | $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
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: $3,600 – $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
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-2, R.6, MS62 NGC. ...
$94,550
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3, AU53 PCGS. ...
$43,920
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$57,340
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-10, R.5, AU55 NGC. ...
$50,020
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-10, R.5, VF25 PCGS. ...
$36,600
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-9, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$53,680
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3, XF45 PCGS....
$36,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3, MS64 PCGS....
$276,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3 -- Mount Removed, Damaged, Bent, Polished -- ANACS Details. VF20....
$10,500
1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. MS-63+ (NGC).
$144,000
1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-3+. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$111,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-4, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$42,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-10, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS....
$26,400
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3 -- Altered Surface -- NCS. Unc Details....
$45,600
1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-5. AU Details--Repaired (NGC).
$24,000
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3, VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$38,400
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-4, R.5 -- Damaged, Repaired -- NCS. VF Details. ...
$8,400
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-9, High R.5 -- Mount Removed, Polished -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. ...
$6,600
1795 $5 Small Eagle, BD-3, High R.3 -- Ex-Jewelry, Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. VF Details, Net VG8. ...
$6,600
1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-3. Rarity-3+. Small Eagle. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$646,250
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