1797/5 $5 Large Eagle (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust $5 1795-1807

PCGS MS62+

PCGS MS62+

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PCGS MS61

PCGS MS61

AU53 estimated grade<BR>Image courtesy of <a href="http://www.goldbergcoins.com" target="_blank">Goldberg Coins & Collectibles</a>

AU53 estimated grade
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PCGS #:
8077
Designer:
Robert Scot
Edge:
Reeded
Diameter:
25.00 millimeters
Weight:
8.75 grams
Mintage:
1,057
Mint:
Philadelphia
Metal:
91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades Survival
Estimate
Numismatic
Rarity
Relative Rarity
By Type
Relative Rarity
By Series
All Grades 20 R-9.1 3 / 18 4 / 23 TIE
60 or Better 4 R-9.8 1 / 18 3 / 23
65 or Better 0 R-10.1 1 / 18 1 / 23
Survival Estimate
All Grades 20
60 or Better 4
65 or Better
Numismatic Rarity
All Grades R-9.1
60 or Better R-9.8
65 or Better R-10.1
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades 3 / 18
60 or Better 1 / 18
65 or Better 1 / 18
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades 4 / 23 TIE
60 or Better 3 / 23
65 or Better 1 / 23

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos Grade Image 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
4 AU55 PCGS grade
7 AU53 estimated grade

American Numismatic Rarities 11/2004 - Goldbergs 9/2005:2408, $126,500 - Ohringer Family Trust Holdings - Goldbergs 9/2008:1249, $109,250 - Heritage 8/2012:5342, $129,250

7 AU53 estimated grade
9 AU50 estimated grade
9 AU50 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
#4 AU55 PCGS grade
#4 AU55 PCGS grade
#7 AU53 estimated grade

American Numismatic Rarities 11/2004 - Goldbergs 9/2005:2408, $126,500 - Ohringer Family Trust Holdings - Goldbergs 9/2008:1249, $109,250 - Heritage 8/2012:5342, $129,250

#7 AU53 estimated grade
#9 AU50 estimated grade
#9 AU50 PCGS grade
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.