Five Dollar Gold Coins or Half Eagles were made from 1795 to 1929. Several different types were made as follows: --- Capped Bust to Right, Small Eagle from 1795 to 1798 --- Capped Bust to Right, Heraldic Eagle from 1795 to 1807 --- Capped Bust to Left from 1807 to 1812 --- Capped Head to Left, Large Diameter from 1813 to 1829 --- Capped Head to Left, Reduced Diameter from 1829 to 1834 --- Classic Head from 1834 to 1838 --- Liberty Head from 1839 to 1908 --- Indian Head from 1908 to 1929.
As you can see, Five Dollar Gold Coins had a very long life. They were made at all the operating mints of the time. Many rare and scarce Five Dollar Gold Coin dates exist.
Sharply struck with bright lustrous yellow-gold surfaces. Just the barest 'rub' prevents a higher grade. Abrasions are few and minor with none of significance and both fields and devices are free of adjustment marks. Only a modest 37,628 were minted
A lovely example of this popular overdate with the 2/1 being clear and bold enough to see without magnification. Satiny peach-gold luster coats attractive surfaces that show minor abrasions but nothing significant enough to detract from this coin's strong eye appeal.
An outstanding example of this scarce early type with bright yellow-gold luster and choice surfaces. Devoid of significant abrasions with none of the mint made adjustment marks that tend to plague these early gold issues.
Round 6, 7x6 Stars. Very attractive with smooth, problem-free original yellow-gold surfaces and nice remnant luster.
Small Date. Tall 5. Well struck with nearly full luster. The 100,287 mintage is tiny by modern standards, but was the largest for this early 'type'.
A lovely first-year example of the Capped, also known as 'fat head', design which is one of the rarest and most desirable of the early gold types. This piece is sharply struck with bright yellow-gold luster and exceptionally nice surfaces. Devoid of adjustment marks, stains, and significant abrasions. A super collector coin with fantastic eye appeal!
Sharply struck with vibrant luster over choice surfaces. The final 'P' mint in the Classic 'Five' series and difficult to find in mint state.
Sharply struck with original yellow-gold surfaces.
The first year of the Charlotte Mint and the only year the Classic Head 'Five' was produced at that mint. The obverse mint-mark placement is also an interesting feature. This is an attractive example with well detailed and pleasing yellow-gold surfaces that still display remnants of luster.
HM-1. Bright yellow-gold surfaces that are well struck and display plenty of luster for the grade. Marks are minor and few with none of significance. This date is very popular as it is the first Dahlonega $5 issued and the only Classic Head from this mint.
Small Date. The rarest Charlotte half eagle with a mintage of 4,595 and fewer than 100 known. Although well-worn, this is still an attractive example.
Sharply struck and lustrous.
Sharply struck with lustrous yellow-gold surfaces.
Scarce in any grade with a modest 41,000 minted and most survivors grading VF to XF. This is a very attractive borderline uncirculated example with a much better strike than typically seen and nice lustrous surfaces that show just a trace of 'rub'. Only 8 pieces have graded finer at PCGS.
Very flashy with strong radiant luster and a sharp strike. The surfaces are choice and devoid of heavy marks.
CAC. Large D. Well struck with lustrous yellow-gold surfaces. Only a touch of 'rub' and very clean for a Dahlonega Mint example with no major abrasions.
Well struck with lustrous yellow-gold surfaces. Minimally abraded and wonderful for the grade. Pre-Civil War 'Fives' are tough in mint state and this date is no exception.
CAC. Well detailed with surfaces that are cleaner than would be expected for an issue known for being heavily abraded.
Very scarce with 4,170 minted and an estimated 60 to 75 known. This is a pleasing, problem-free example.
A Civil War date and one of the great rarities in the series with just 1,270 minted. Only 30 to 40 survivors are known. This nearly mint state example is sharply struck with bright and lustrous semi proof-like surfaces. PCGS has graded just one other AU-58 and two coins finer - both MS-61.