1798 $5 Large 8, 13 Star Reverse MS(PCGS#8078)

Internet Auction #1110

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

394

Grade

AU53

Price

14,250

Lot Description

1798 Large Eagle $5 NGC AU53 DLRC #: 1987476 // PCGS #: 8078 Better date Draped bust half eagle from a mintage of just 24,867 coins (including the 14-star design). Attractive example of this difficult type coin! Flashy mint luster gleams from greenish-gold surfaces that show minimal signs of circulation with no induvial significant abrasions. * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $5 Draped Bust Gold * Type : Draped bust, large eagle * Years for Type : 1795-1807 * Strike : Business * Denomination : Half eagle * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : James B. Longacre * Composition : 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper * Weight : 8.75g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 24,867