1798 $5 Small 8

1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse

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1798 $5 Large 8, 14 Star Reverse (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust $5 1795-1807

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PCGS #:: 8080

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 25.00 millimeters

Weight:: 8.75 grams

Mintage:: 24,867

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $115,000 • MS60 • 02-13-2007 • Goldberg Auctioneers

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1798 $5 Large 8, 13 Star Reverse
1798 $5 Small 8
1798 $5 Large 8, 14 Star Reverse

Die Varieties

1798 $5 BD-3

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	45	R-8.6	4 / 18	7 / 23
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	2 / 18 TIE	4 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 23

Survival Estimate
All Grades	45
60 or Better	5
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.6
60 or Better	R-9.7
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 18
60 or Better	2 / 18 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 18

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	7 / 23
60 or Better	4 / 23 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 23

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	AU58 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade		Paramount 5/1976:1071 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:724 - Dr. James A. Ferrendelli Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:11064 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 PCGS grade
2	AU55 estimated grade
2	AU55 estimated grade
2	AU55 estimated grade

#1 AU58 PCGS grade

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

Paramount 5/1976:1071 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:724 - Dr. James A. Ferrendelli Collection - Stack's/Bowers 8/2014:11064 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#2 AU55 PCGS grade

#2 AU55 estimated grade

#2 AU55 estimated grade

#2 AU55 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88):

The 1798 14 Star reverse Half Eagle is a very rare coin in any condition. As the auction data clearly shows, it has appeared on the market with less fequency than many more highly touted dates in the series. I have never seen an unc and no more than a few that graded as high as EF or AU. When available at all, VF or so is about all one can expect. All specimens I have seen have all had the same die break network on the reverse. Also, the star directly behind the eagle's head is usually very weak.