1874-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle VF-25 PCGS
Numismatic
1874-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle VF-25 PCGS
In 1874, the San Francisco Mint struck a remarkably small run of five dollar gold coins, totaling just 16,000 pieces. Bearing the distinctive 'S' mint mark, this Liberty Gold Half Eagle represents a fascinating survivor from a bygone era of American coinage, minted long before the gold recalls of the twentieth century. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold with a gold content of 0.2419 troy ounces, this specific coin has been certified in Very Fine 25 condition. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty wearing a coronet, with the date 1874 clearly visible beneath her portrait. This coin offers observers a tangible connection to the post-Civil War period of Western minting, where precious metal coins actively circulated through the commerce of a growing nation.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1874 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Fine - 25 (PCGS) |
| 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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