coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Draped Bust Half Eagles $5 \ 1797 \ Philadelphia
The Draped Bust Half Eagle is a gold coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1795 to 1807. The 1797 Draped Bust Half Eagle, valued at five dollars, is noteworthy for its rarity and historical significance. Minted in Philadelphia, these coins feature a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. The design was created by Robert Scot, the first Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, and reflects the early aesthetic of American coinage. Collectors highly prize these coins for their aesthetic appeal and historical importance in the context of early American currency.
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1797-P (Philadelphia) Draped Bust Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Draped Bust Half Eagles $5 | 1797 | Philadelphia |