Capped Bust $5
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Spanning 1807 to 1834, the Capped Bust $5 catalog contains 41 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1825 Capped Bust $5 at just 2 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1822 Capped Bust $5 at up to $10,400,000 in top grade.
Capped Bust $5 Mintage by Year
Peak 264KCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the Capped Bust $5
The Capped Bust $5 coin was minted by the United States government between 1807 and 1834. These coins were designed by John Reich, and feature a portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse. The reverse of the coin displays the simple American eagle encircled by 5-pointed stars.
The Capped Bust $5 contains 27.5 grains of gold, and is the smallest of the American pre-federal coins. Its original face value was $5, but with gold having appreciated significantly in value over the centuries, the coins are worth much more in present day.
The Capped Bust $5 coins are often graded by organizations such as the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Standard coins of excellent condition may receive a grade of AU-55 or higher. Many collectors seek rare variants of this coin, such as the Overton-101 and the Overton-109. The primary difference between these variants is the shape of the eagle’s tail; the Overton-101 has pointed feathers, while the Overton-109 has rounded feathers.
Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors, and especially rare variants may fetch prices ranging from several thousand to even several hundred thousand dollars. As such, the Capped Bust $5 coins are not only a beautiful piece of history but can make great investments as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Capped Bust $5 minted?
- The Capped Bust $5 was minted by United States from 1807 to 1834.
- How many Capped Bust $5 coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 1,784,627 Capped Bust $5 coins were struck.
- What is the Capped Bust $5 made of?
- The Capped Bust $5 is made of gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper), weighs 8.75 grams, and measures 25 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Capped Bust $5 worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $10,400,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.