1795 Turban Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : Large Eagle

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1795 $5 Gold Turban Head Half Eagle (Large Heraldic Eagle) is the first of the "Large Eagle" variety $5 gold coins. This coin is dated 1795 but was actually struck sometime in 1797 or 1798 from unused obverse dies from 1795 with the newer large eagle reverse dies. The original coins struck in 1795 feature a "Small Eagle" on the reverse whereas the newer design features a larger heraldic eagle on the reverse of the coin. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	$19,198	$31,421	$43,329	$79,925	$143,903	$313,387	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1795 Turban Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (Large Eagle Variety) is Worth $19,198 in Average Condition and can be Worth $143,903 to $313,387 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $1089.25