1799 $5 Gold Coin Graded Mint State 62 by PCGS

By: Mobin

This 1799 BD-2 $5 gold U.S. Half Eagle is an extraordinarily rare coin graded Mint State 62 by PCGS, making it highly important.

1799 BD-2 

Featured is the Draped Bust obverse by Robert Scot and the Heraldic Eagle reverse, America's first gold denomination.

Design 

Most early Half Eagles show evidence of circulation. This example exhibits sharp detail with no wear, ideal for the MS62 grade.  

Mint State

Of the several thousand 1799 $5 coins believed extant, PCGS has graded just one other at this MS62 level.

Population 

Struck during Philadelphia's first true production of $5 gold coins. Few were preserved in such outstanding quality.

History

In lower grades, 1799 $5 sells for around $5,000-$8,000. As an important condition rarity, this piece is valued at $52,900.

Value

Securely encapsulated by PCGS, the top service for U.S. rare coins. The plastic preserves and protects the coin.

PCGS Holder 

1926-S Peace Dollar Graded MS66+ by NGC