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1809/8 $5 PCGS MS61

Great Early Half Eagle

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Item sold in auction: Internet Auction #1006.
Closed On: Sunday, April 1, 2018 9:53 PM.
For: $10,450.

1809/8 $5 PCGS MS61

DLRC #: 1434383 // PCGS #: 8104

The 1809/8 is the only major issue of this year as all 1809's are overdates. Only 33,875 coins struck of tis issue.

  • Category Gold Coinage
  • Series $5 Early Gold (1795-1838)
  • Type Capped bust
  • Years for Type 1807-1812
  • Strike Business
  • Denomination Half eagle
  • Mint Location Philadelphia
  • Designer John Reich
  • Composition 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
  • Weight 8.75g
  • Edge Type Reeded
Title Realized Sold
1809/8 $5 NGC/CAC MS62 $15,000.00 03/03/2008
1809/8 $5 PCGS XF45 $6,850.00 07/31/2008
1809/8 $5 PCGS/CAC VF35 - Great Early Half Eagle $6,150.00 08/03/2014