1822 Capped Bust Gold $5 Half Eagle

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[{"selector":"#anim-ec811a40-fcc7-409a-8cb7-c89fb23ec001","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Designed by noted engraver Robert Scot, the Capped Bust Half Eagle features a portrait of Liberty wearing a cap adorned with stars on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast.

[{"selector":"#anim-0abe0cab-7b98-447b-ab73-3f2abb17a1e6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] What sets the 1822 edition apart is its scarcity, with only a limited number of specimens known to exist today.

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[{"selector":"#anim-c11ff945-ee0e-4078-936b-5c3ab17c9bbe","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Collectors and enthusiasts alike covet this coin for its historical significance and aesthetic beauty, making it a prized addition to any collection.

[{"selector":"#anim-418013bf-b333-4d4e-9964-01a3135f98ca","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The 1822 edition of the Capped Bust Half Eagle serves as a tangible link to America's early days as a nation, offering a glimpse into the economic and numismatic landscape of the early 19th century.

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