- USA Coin Book
- Gold $5 Half Eagle
- Capped Bust
- 1810-P : Large Date - Large 5
1810 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : Large Date - Large 5
Capped Draped Bust - Head Facing Left
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 92% Gold - 8% Silver and Copper
Diameter: 25 mm
Mass / Weight: 8.75 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):There were multiple varieties of the 1810 $5 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle. This variety is known as the "Large Date - Large 5" variety - which is common compared to the small "5" variety. There were two major variations of the 1810 date - one had smaller numbers while the other had larger numbers. It is fairly easy to distinguish the differences. Depicted below is an example image comparing the differences between the Small Date vs Large Date. Notice how on the large date the "1" and "0" are also much closer together and the serifs are different on both of the "1" numbers in the date:
In addition: The large date variety also has two major variations on the reverse of the coin as well. There are the small "5" and large "5" varieties (the tall "5" variety only appears on the small date variation"). The differences between the Small 5 vs Large 5 are easy to identify and can be seen in the example comparison image below (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
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) |
- | - | $4,211 | $5,635 | $7,000 | $9,789 | $15,238 | $26,292 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1810 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle (Large Date - Large 5 Variety) is Worth $4,211 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,238 to $26,292 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: $689.12
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