1795 $5 Small Eagle MS61 PCGS....

Description

Uncirculated S Over D 1795 Small Eagle

1795 $5 Small Eagle MS61 PCGS. B. 4-D, Miller-6, R.5. There are two major varieties of the 1795 Capped Bust Right Five Dollar: Small Eagle and Heraldic Eagle. Whereas the latter is a backdated issue, the former was actually delivered in 1795 as the premier gold coin in U.S. history. The 1795 Small Eagle is actually one of the more plentiful Bust Right Fives in today's market, a fact that indicates widespread preservation at the time of delivery. This is not to suggest that this issue is easy to obtain. On the contrary, first-year type collectors will have to face considerable bidder competition for the honor of owning a high grade representative.
Among the twelve Small Eagle marriages for 1795 Half Eagles, Breen 4-D is the less rare of two varieties with the second S in STATES clearly cut over a D. This is a well defined piece that shows strong remaining details on Liberty's hair as well as the eagle's feathers. The fields are semi-prooflike and this brightness adds even more to the overall attractiveness. A few unimportant marks and mint-made planchet flaws do not challenge the eye appeal.(#8066) (Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ND, PCGS# 8066, GSID# 8791)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 8,707

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