1808 $5 PCGS MS62
DLRC #: 1434382 // PCGS #: 8102
Very lusrous example of this scarce, early type coin for the Capped Bust Half Eagle series from a low original mintage of 55,578 coins struck.
* 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
* Mintage : 55,578