Heritage Auctions, Auction 63212, Lot 92002 Early Half Eagles
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Stars Reverse, BD-3, R.5, XF40 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/d, with a heavy radial die crack through E in AMERICA. The 1798 Capped Bust Right half eagle, with the Large Eagle reverse, claims a respectable mintage of 24,867 pieces, with seven die varieties known for the date and type (a si...