1797/5 $5 Large Eagle AU58 Certification #06719002, PCGS #8077

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Owner's Comments

Large Eagle (BD-7)💚

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This is a great rarity, but for some unknown reason, it has not been afforded the respect it deserves. It is quite comparable in overall rarity to both the 1797 Small Eagle coins and is considerably more rare than the 1795 Heraldic Eagle, especially in choice condition. I would estimate that at most 12-15 specimens are known, the majority of those in VF-EF range. Paul Nuggett of Manfra, Tordella, and Brooks once had the choicest example I have ever seen. It was a borderline unc and quite likely was the Dunham specimen. As was the case with the 1795 Heraldic Eagle, it is probable that the 1797/5 was actually struck in 1798 and its mintage included in the total for that year.

PCGS #

8077

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

25.00 millimeters

Weight

8.75 grams

Mintage

1057

Metal

91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	20	R-9.1	3 / 18	4 / 23 TIE
All Grades	4	R-9.8	1 / 18	3 / 23
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 18	1 / 23

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.
65 or Better	20
All Grades	4
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-9.1
All Grades	R-9.8
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	3 / 18
All Grades	1 / 18
60 or Better	1 / 18

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.
65 or Better	4 / 23 TIE
All Grades	3 / 23
60 or Better	1 / 23

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62+ PCGS grade	Jacob Shapiro Collection - Stack's 12/1944:312 - Amon Carter, Sr. Collection - Amon Carter, Jr., Collection - Stack's 1/1984:640 - David Akers “Auction '88” 8/1988:890 - D. Brent Pogue Collection
1	MS61 PCGS grade
3	AU58 estimated grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade
4	AU55 PCGS grade

#1 MS62+ PCGS grade

Jacob Shapiro Collection - Stack's 12/1944:312 - Amon Carter, Sr. Collection - Amon Carter, Jr., Collection - Stack's 1/1984:640 - David Akers “Auction '88” 8/1988:890 - D. Brent Pogue Collection

#1 MS61 PCGS grade

#3 AU58 estimated grade

#4 AU55 PCGS grade