1811 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle PCGS AU55 w/Green Label

Scarce 1811 $5 Capped Bust Half Eagle

The year was 1811, and James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution,” was in office as the fourth President of the United States. The first steam-powered ferry began operation between New York City and Hoboken, New Jersey. American troops led by William Henry Harrison defeated Chief Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe. And in Philadelphia, the United States Mint struck this 1811 Capped Bust $5 Half Eagle!

Minted from 1807 to 1815, the Type I Capped Bust Half Eagle is a true American treasure. Sometimes referred to as the “Draped Bust,” it’s estimated that only 300 coins still exist in any grade — and only 130 have been graded by either the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Yet, after nearly 210 years, this coin has survived in About Uncirculated-55 (AU55) condition with little wear and lots of original mint luster!

Graded by PCGS, this coin comes sealed in a protective holder decorated by PCGS’s older green label. Coins in these holders don’t come to market very often, making this even more of a great find! Struck more than two centuries ago, this is fantastic piece of American numismatic history! Add it to your collection today!

• CLASSIC AMERICAN COIN – Designed by John Reich, the U.S. Mint’s 2nd Chief Engraver, the Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle was struck with modifications from 1807 to 1934.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each 1811 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle was struck in 8.75 grams of highly pure 91.67% fine gold and measures 25 mm in diameter.
• VINTAGE U.S. LEGAL TENDER – This coin was $5 legal tender in the United States in the early 19th Century. At that time, $5 had the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $105 in 2020.
• NICE ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1811 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagle has been graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in About Uncirculated-55 (AU55) condition and will come in an acrylic holder with an older green label.
• SMALL EDITION LIMIT – The U.S. States Mint at Philadelphia struck just 99,581 of these 1811 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagles and it is estimated that only 300 have survived in any grade!

Fewer than 300 of these historic 1811 $5 Gold Capped Bust Half Eagles are known to exist in any condition. Secure one now for your collection graded by PCGS in nice AU55 condition.