1848 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle XF
Numismatic
1848 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle XF
This gold five dollar coin, minted in 1848, represents a classic era of American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this half eagle contains 0.2419 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900. It survives today in Extra Fine condition, showcasing the intricate details of a design that was produced from 1839 to 1866. The obverse displays a left-facing portrait of Liberty, her hair bound by a band inscribed with the word LIBERTY. Thirteen stars encircle her image, representing the original colonies, with the year 1848 positioned at the bottom. This elegant depiction was created by designer Christian Gobrecht. On the reverse, a heraldic eagle guards a shield on its chest, clutching an olive branch and arrows. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the central eagle, while the denomination FIVE D. is placed below. This coin is one of 260,775 examples struck during that year, serving as a tangible connection to the pre-1933 era of circulating United States gold.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1848 |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| 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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