Diameter: ~32.5 mm
Mintage: Extremely rare (3,918 for all 1796-1797)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Edge: Lettered
Designer: Robert Scot
The 1797 Small Eagle half completes the celebrated two-year Small Eagle type. With a minuscule combined 1796-1797 mintage, it is one of the toughest non-gold U.S. coins to obtain.
What’s It Worth?
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