1836 $5 Gold Classic Head Half Eagle AU-55 NGC
Numismatic
1836 $5 Gold Classic Head Half Eagle AU-55 NGC
In 1836, the Philadelphia Mint produced a run of 553,147 gold half eagles, representing a fascinating chapter in early American coinage. This five-dollar gold piece belongs to the Classic Head series, a design era that brought a fresh aesthetic to the nation's circulating currency. Struck without a mint mark, this specific coin has survived the intervening centuries in an impressive About Uncirculated condition, graded as AU-55. Crafted from 0.8992 fine gold, the coin contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. Its surfaces display the classic artistry of the period, anchored by the year 1836 on the obverse. The reverse features the traditional national identifier, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", alongside the abbreviated five-dollar denomination, "5 D."
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Specifications
| Year | 1836 |
|---|---|
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2419 troy oz |
| Purity | .8992 |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
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