1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle AU-58 NGC CAC
1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle AU-58 NGC CAC
This gold coin, minted in the year 1861, represents a classic era of United States coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a face value of five dollars, this piece is also known as a Half Eagle. Out of an original mintage of 688,084 pieces, this particular specimen has survived in exceptional condition, earning a grade of AU-58 (About Uncirculated) and receiving verification for its outstanding quality. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, the coin contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse displays the date 1861 below the classic Liberty design. Because it was struck at the main minting facility in Philadelphia, it bears no mintmark, leaving the space clean and highlighting the historic artistry of the period.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2419 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
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