The second design featured on the $5 Half Eagle denomination is the Capped Bust Liberty design, and it debuted in 1807. The Capped Bust visual was created by John Reich, and its 1807 debut saw a mintage of only 51,605 coins. This specific 1807 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle is one of only 40 coins graded About Uncirculated 58 from this issue, with only 176 coins certified at all grades above 58. Now, the 1807 $5 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle Coin is available in AU58 condition online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive inside protective plastic slabs!
• 1st issue of the Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle!
• Final mintage of 51,605 coins!
• Contains .258 Troy oz of 22-karat gold.
• Issued a face value of $5 (USD).
• Bears a Grade of About Uncirculated 58 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Obverse features Lady Liberty.
• Reverse includes a heraldic eagle.

This 1807 $5 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle Coin is in AU58 condition. This coin showcases slight wear on its high relief points and retains its original mint luster. The coin also features clarity in its design and details.

For the obverse of 1807 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagles, the design shows Liberty in left-profile relief with a round cap on her head. There are 13 stars on this side of the coin and a date mark at the bottom.

In the reverse of the 1807 $5 Capped Bust Half Eagle Coin, you will find a depiction of the heraldic eagle. This design shows a front-facing bald eagle with the US national shield on its chest. The field includes arrows of war and the olive branch of peace in its talons. 

The Capped Bust design on this 1807 $5 Gold Half Eagle Coin was only used by the US Mint for five years. In 1813, Reich modified his design of Liberty by removing the bustline of Liberty and creating more space in the field for the head of Liberty within the design.

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