5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle)
United States · 1795–1807 · Silver
0.2579 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1795–1807 |
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) |
| Gross weight | 8.75 g |
| Fineness | 91.7% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.2579 ozt (8.02 g) |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
The 5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle) contains 0.2579 troy ounces of silver (91.7% fine, 8.75 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
More 5 Dollars coins
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- 5 Dollars "Draped Bust" (Small Eagle)1795–1798
- 5 Dollars "1797 Half Eagle" (Pattern)1797
- 5 Dollars "Draped Bust" (1804 pattern; white metal)1804
- 5 Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern)1804
- 5 Dollars "Draped Bust" (1805 pattern; silver)1805
- 5 Dollars "Draped Bust" (1805 private restrike; pattern)1805
- 5 Dollars (Capped, Draped Bust)1807–1812
Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle)?
Each 5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle) contains about 0.2579 troy ounces of pure silver — its 8.75 g gross weight at 91.7% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.2579 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle) minted?
The 5 Dollars "Liberty Cap" (Heraldic Eagle) was issued 1795–1807.
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.