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- Gold $5 Half Eagle
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- 1811-P : All Varieties
1811 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle : All Varieties
Capped Draped Bust - Head Facing Left
Mintage: 99,580
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.):![1811 Capped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle Varieties - Small 5 vs Tall 5](https://www.usacoinbook.com/us-coins/600/1811-small-5-vs-tall-5-capped-bust-gold-half-eagle.jpg)
There were two major varieties of the 1811 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle. The varieties deal with the sizing and format of the number "5" at the bottom of the reverse of the coin where the 5 dollar denomination is depicted. One variety has a small "5" while the other has a tall "5". The difference between the Small 5 vs Tall 5 varieties is depicted above in the example comparison image. Note out the Tall 5 is taller and the bottom of the number nearly touches the rim of the coin. Also the spacing between the "5" and "D." is wider with the tall 5 variety.
Major Varieties:
1811 Capped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle - Small 5
1811 Capped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle - Tall 5
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) |
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MELT VALUE: $651.27
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