1877-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle AU-55 NGC
Numismatic
1877-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle AU-55 NGC
The year 1877 saw a remarkably small production of five-dollar gold pieces at the San Francisco Mint, with a total mintage of just 26,700 coins. Because of these low production numbers, finding an example today in any condition is a noteworthy event for those who appreciate nineteenth-century American coinage. This specific coin has survived the decades in About Uncirculated 55 condition, preserving the intricate details of its classic design. The obverse features the iconic profile of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with her name, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the year 1877 positioned at the bottom. On the reverse, an eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by the legend denoting the United States of America and the denomination, which is abbreviated as Five D. The small 'S' mint mark below the eagle indicates its origin in San Francisco, linking this gold piece directly to the historic coin-minting operations of the American West.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1877 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| 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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