1853 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-61 NGC
Numismatic
1853 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-61 NGC
This gold coin, minted in 1853, represents a classic era of United States coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without a mint mark, it carries a face value of five dollars, a denomination traditionally known as the Half Eagle. Out of a total mintage of 305,770 pieces for that year, this specific specimen has survived in remarkable condition, graded as Mint State 61 (MS-61). Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, the coin contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with her name, surrounded by stars and the 1853 date. On the reverse, the design showcases an eagle with a shield on its breast, encircled by the legend indicating the nation of origin and the denomination of five dollars.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1853 |
| Grade | MS-61 (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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