1798 $5 Large 8, 13 Star Reverse MS62 Certification #45986291, PCGS #8078

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Although the 1795 Small Eagle has had more auction appearances, this is the most common pre-1800 Half Eagle. However, the 1798 Large 8, 13 Stars is more rare than any of the other dates of this type from 1800-1807 with the sole exception of the underrated 1806 Pointed 6. Uncirculated examples are occasionally available although VF and EF are the typically seen grades.

PCGS #

8078

Designer

Robert Scot

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

25.00 millimeters

Weight

8.75 grams

Mintage

24867

Metal

91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

134

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	140	R-7.6	8 / 18	12 / 23
All Grades	20	R-9.1	5 / 18 TIE	8 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 18 TIE	1 / 23 TIE

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	140
All Grades	20
60 or Better	1

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-7.6
All Grades	R-9.1
60 or Better	R-10.0

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	8 / 18
All Grades	5 / 18 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 18 TIE

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	12 / 23
All Grades	8 / 23 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 23 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS63 PCGS grade	T. Harrison Garrett Collection - Robert Garrett Collection - John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:440 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:722 - Heritage 7/2002:9127 - Eric Streiner (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2077, $58,750
1	MS63 PCGS grade	McCoy Family Collection - Heritage 1/2018:5015
1	MS63 PCGS grade
1	MS63 PCGS grade
1	MS63 estimated grade	Heritage 8/2011:7507, $155,250

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

T. Harrison Garrett Collection - Robert Garrett Collection - John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:440 - Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection - Bowers & Merena 10/1999:722 - Heritage 7/2002:9127 - Eric Streiner (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2077, $58,750

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

McCoy Family Collection - Heritage 1/2018:5015

#1 MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS63 estimated grade

Heritage 8/2011:7507, $155,250