1800 $5 MS61 PCGS

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2026

The 1800 Draped Bust $5 Gold Half Eagle is an important early United States gold issue from the formative years of the Philadelphia Mint. Struck just eight years after the establishment of federal coinage, this type represents America’s first long-running gold denomination and reflects the artistry of engraver Robert Scot, paired with the stately Heraldic Eagle reverse adopted from the Great Seal of the United States.The Draped Bust Half Eagle series (1795–1807) is a cornerstone of early U.S. gold collecting, and the 1800 issue is among the more obtainable dates within the type—making it especially appealing as a type coin or as a representative example of early federal gold coinage. Prices rise sharply in higher Mint State grades, adding further appeal to solid MS61 examples that offer an excellent balance of rarity, eye appeal, and historical importance. A desirable opportunity to acquire an Uncirculated early American gold coin, ideal for collectors of pre-1834 gold, Draped Bust types, or foundational U.S. coinage. Cert No. 83921293.