workable die steel was difficult to procure, and until 1816, the gear was powered by men and horses rather than steam. One of the most critical issues confronting the new business was a shortage of skilled workers, notably in the areas of design and engraving.
1807 CAPPED BUST $5, BUST LEFT MS64+ PCGS
1808 CAPPED BUST $5 MS64+ PCGS
1808 CAPPED BUST $5 MS65 PCGS
1809/8 CAPPED BUST $5 MS65 PCGS
1810 CAPPED BUST $5, LARGE DATE, LARGE 5 MS64+ PCGS
1811 CAPPED BUST $5, TALL 5 MS64+ PCGS
1818 CAPPED BUST $5 MS63 PCGS
1818 CAPPED BUST $5, STATESOF MS63 PCGS
1820 CAPPED HEAD $5 LARGE SIZE, SQUARE-BASE 2 MS64 PCGS