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1811 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle - Small 5

Strike Type
1811 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle - Small 5

Coin Details

Year
1811
Denomination
Gold Half Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Draped Bust to Left Half Eagles 1807-1812
Designer
John Reich
Mintage
99,581
Composition
91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Weight
8.75g
Diameter
25mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$4,848 - $37,845

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$66,000 MS65 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1811 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle - Small 5 is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust to Left Half Eagles 1807-1812 series. With a mintage of 99,581, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban with a larger, draped bust and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Small 5 and Tall 5 varieties known. Production at Philadelphia was consistent. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $4.8K to $38K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 25 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8109.

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