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Auction: 321 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale and Stocks and Bonds of the Americas
Lot: 609

The First Type of Gold Coin Struck by the United States Mint. 1795 $5 Small Eagle Reverse. BD-3. NGC AU55+. A lovely example with deep golden orange surfaces, remarkably free from adjustment marks and contact marks. The Act of April 2, 1792 authorized the U. S. Mint to strike gold coins, but none were struck until 1795. At that time, the new Mint Director, Henry William DeSaussure made production of gold coins a top priority. Since David Rittenhouse, Desaussure's predecessor, had already ordered Robert Scot to prepare dies for the coins, production of the first group of Half Eagles took place shortly after Desaussure told his people to start striking Half Eagles. Here is a chance to own a beautiful and historic example from the first year of issue of the first series of U.S. gold coins. Don't miss this important opportunity.

Sold for
$35,000