1795 $5 Half Eagle Americas 1st Gold Coin Proof Replica

This coin consists of a superbly crafted collector's Proof, which pays tribute to one of the rarest and most expensive gold coins ever minted.

• .999 - 24 Karat Gold Layered
• 39 Millimeters in Diameter
• Individually Struck Proof Coin

The Fascinating History Of The 1795 $5 Gold Half Eagle

The Coinage Act Of April 2, 1792, established The New U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, which soon became known As Ye Old Mint. However, gold coinage was not introduced until 1795 when the Director Of The Mint, Henry William DeSaussure, delivered America's first two gold coins To America's first president, George Washington.

Designed by Chief Engraver Robert Scot, collectors today formally refer to the design of this Half Eagle as the Capped Bust to right obverse with small eagle reverse. The obverse features Miss Liberty facing right, wearing the traditional Phrygian cap worn By freed slaves in ancient Rome to signify their emancipated status.

During the 18th Century, The red Phrygian cap was held aloft on a pole during the Revolutionary War and the French Revolution and soon evolved into a symbol of liberty.

The small eagle on the reverse is said to have been taken from a 1st century B.C. Roman onyx cameo depicting an eagle perched on a palm branch, it's wings outstretched, holding a circular wreath in its beak. There is no mark or indication of value since, at the time, gold coins were valued in commerce by their weight and metallic content.

This coin is a BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Replica Copy of the Original.

THIS COIN COMES SHIPPED IN AN AIRTIGHT HARD PLASTIC COVER TO PROTECT THE COIN.

All our reproduction and replica coins comply with the US Hobby Protection Act - 15USC-2101 regarding reproduction currency.