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1870-1880 American 'Liberty Head' $5 Gold Coin
Very Fine Condition
Price: £790.00
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Product code: HIS5D7080
- Also known as the Half Eagle
- The obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY," surrounded by 13 stars
- The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast, clutching an olive branch and arrows with the words 'IN GOD WE TRUST' above the eagle
- The Liberty Head $5 Gold Coin represents an important era in American numismatic history, reflecting the nation's growth and economic development during the late 19th century
- Mixed mint marks and dates, struck between 1870-1880
- Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint
- Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper
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Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | $5 |
| Weight | 8.30 g |
| Diameter | 21.60mm |
| Reverse Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Obverse Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1870-1880 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
