1807 $5 Draped Bust

Coin / United States of America / 1807 / Philadelphia / $5 Draped Bust Gold / $5 (Five Dollars)

coinage-type Draped bust gold half eagle
desg MS
designer James B. Longacre
diameter 25
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9167
material 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
mintage 32,488
ngc-id CKLF
obverse-description Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
pcgs-link 8092
pcgs-number 8092
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.
variety Draped Bust
weight-grams 8.75
year-display 1795-1807