Product Info
The $5 Liberty half eagle gold coin was the workhorse gold denomination in the United States for much of its tenure. The first coin was released in 1839, spanning 61 years in total. This Liberty coin contains .2418 troy oz of gold at a purity of 90%.
These coins are popular among Americans wishing to own pre-1933 dated gold at an inexpensive price.
The obverse features the bust of Lady Liberty, surrounded by 13 stars representing our nation’s original 13 colonies, with the mintage date below Liberty’s head.
The reverse has our nation’s eagle with a shield on its chest, olive branch and arrows in its talons, representing peace and strength. The eagle is surrounded by “United States of America” and denomination of five dollars. Above the eagle are the words “In God We Trust” in a ribbon.
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Specifications
Size |
Purity |
Weight |
Metal Content |
Diameter |
 $5 Gold Liberty
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90% |
0.2419 oz. |
Gold |
22.5 mm (1839-40) |
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Disclaimer
Specifications are obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, Goldline does not guarantee their accuracy.