1804 Turban Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : Small 8

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

There were two major varieties of the 1804 $5 Gold Turban Head Half Eagle. This variety features a Small "8" in the 1804 date. The other variety is known as the "Small 8 Over Large 8" overdate. It is extremely easy to distinguish the two varieties. The difference between the "Small 8" vs "Small 8 Over Large 8" is depicted below in the example comparison image (Source of example images 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)
-	-	$6,171	$6,954	$9,881	$12,703	$20,638	$43,376	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1804 Turban Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (Small 8 Variety) is Worth $6,171 in Average Condition and can be Worth $20,638 to $43,376 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: $1134.29