Whitman Expo
1821 BD-2 $5 Gold MS Values
Details
Stack's Bowers estimates 2 known examples.
This coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $1,209.93
Obverse: Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse: An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17 est. known
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1813-1829
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
BD-2
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
8.75 gr
Weight:
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
25 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1821
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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