5 Dollars "1797 Half Eagle" (Pattern)
United States · 1797 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1797 |
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | — |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Patterns |
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Design
Obverse
Head of Liberty right, with liberty cap. "LIBERTY, stars, and date at rim.
Reverse
Eagle on branch with laurel wreath in beak.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 5 Dollars "1797 Half Eagle" (Pattern) made of silver or gold?
No — the 5 Dollars "1797 Half Eagle" (Pattern) is copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 5 Dollars "1797 Half Eagle" (Pattern) minted?
The 5 Dollars "1797 Half Eagle" (Pattern) was issued 1797.
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