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1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Star Reverse MS61 PCG

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1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Star Reverse MS61 PCG
<B>1798<$5> Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Star Reverse MS61 PCGS.</B></I> B. 2-D, Breen-6428, Miller-27, Bass-3055, R.3. This is one of the more easily obtainable varieties of the 1798 Heraldic Eagle five dollar coins. Prominent die breaks on the reverse between the ES in STATES and before the O in OF are readily identifiable to the naked eye. In the wider context of U.S. numismatics, however, this issue is rare, and only 24,867 pieces were originally produced. An important Mint State survivor for the type collector, this coin is frosty in texture with an original, green-gold sheen and reddish accents on the obverse highpoints. The strike is irregular, being bold near the peripheries and slightly soft over the central highpoints. A few scattered abrasions limit the grade, but not the eye appeal of this Mint State early half eagle. Population: 4 in 61, 12 finer (7/06).