1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-60 NGC
Numismatic
1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-60 NGC
In the year 1861, the Philadelphia Mint produced 688,084 of these five dollar gold pieces, which carry no mint mark on their surfaces. This particular specimen has survived the decades in remarkable condition, certified by professional graders at Mint State 60 (MS-60). Struck from 0.900 fine gold, this Liberty Head half eagle contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty wearing a coronet, with the date 1861 anchored firmly below her portrait. The legible lettering on the coronet spells out Liberty, a timeless symbol of the nation's foundational ideals preserved on a coin minted at the dawn of a transformative decade.
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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 |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
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