PCGS Number: 45619 Coin Date: 1805 Denomination (Short): $5 Denomination (Long): $5 Gold Variety: BD-5 Desg: MS Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper Mintage: 33,183 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Draped bust gold half eagle Coinage Years: 1795-1807 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 25 Fineness: 0.9167 Weight (Grams): 8.75 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13, 15 or 16 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom. Reverse Description: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery. NGC ID: 25P4
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