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$5.00 Capped Bust Right Gold (1795-1807)

Capped Bust (Turban Head) Half Eagle General Grading Standards
F12 Fine - Liberty's hair worn smooth but with distinct outline. For heraldic type, E PLURIBUS UNUM faint but legible.
VF20 Very Fine - Slight to noticeable wear on the high spots such as hair, turban, and eagle's head and wings.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Slight wear in the hair and highest part of the cheek.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Trace of wear on cap, hair, cheek, and drapery.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Choice Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.

Plain Eagle Reverse (1795-1797)

Designer: Robert ScotContent: 91.7% gold 8.3% silver and copper
Diameter: 25 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Weight: 8.748 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
17958,7070
17966,1960
17973,6090
1798Unknown0

Eagle and Shield Reverse (1797-1807)

Designer: Robert ScotContent: 91.7% gold 8.3% silver and copper
Diameter: 25 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Weight: 8.748 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
1797 24,8670
17980
17997,4510
180037,6280
180253,1760
180333,5060
180430,4750
180533,1830
180664,0930
180732,4880

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins. All were struck in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present


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