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Capped Bust $5 Gold
Type 1 - Large Bust


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $5.00
Composition:  ​91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Years of Minting:  1807-1812
Diameter:  25 mm
Gross Weight:  8.8 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  John Reich


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

CAPPED BUST $5 GOLD
TYPE 2 - Small Bust, Large Diameter


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $5.00
Composition:  ​91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Years of Minting:  1813-1829
Diameter:  18.5 mm
Gross Weight:  8.8 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  Obverse:  Robert Scot, Reverse:  John Reich


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

CAPPED BUST $5 GOLD
TYPE 3 - Small Diameter


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $5.00
Composition:  ​91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Years of Minting:  1829-1834
Diameter:  23.8 mm
Gross Weight:  8.8 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  Obverse:  Robert Scot, Reverse:  John Reich


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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