1848 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle AU-55 NGC
Numismatic
1848 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle AU-55 NGC
In 1848, the Philadelphia Mint struck a limited run of 260,775 gold five dollar coins, commonly known as Half Eagles. This specific piece survives today in an appealing About Uncirculated condition, graded as AU 55, preserving the fine details of a design that circulated during a transformative era in American history. The obverse features a classic portrait of Liberty facing left, her hair bound by a band inscribed with the word LIBERTY. Thirteen stars encircle her profile, representing the original colonies, with the year 1848 positioned at the bottom. Because this coin was struck at the main Philadelphia facility, it bears no mint mark. On the reverse, a bold heraldic eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows, its breast shielded. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA wraps around the upper rim, while the five dollar denomination is noted below. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, this coin contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal, standing as a remarkable survivor of early American coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1848 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2419 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
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