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

Internet Auction #1110

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

393

Grade

VF20

Price

5,500

Lot Description

1798 Large Eagle $5 PCGS VF20 (Large 8, 13 Star Reverse) DLRC #: 2018043 // PCGS #: 8078 Choice original VF example of this popular early half eagle. * 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