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1881/0 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-63 PCGS

1881/0 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-63 PCGS

1881/0 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-63 PCGS


0.2419 troy oz .900 1881 PCGS

In 1881, the Philadelphia Mint produced a significant run of five dollar gold coins, totaling 5,708,760 pieces. This particular issue features no mint mark, indicating its origin at the main Philadelphia facility. The design showcases a classic profile of Liberty on the obverse, paired with a detailed eagle on the reverse. This specific specimen is notable for its certified Mint State 63 (MS-63) grade, preserving the fine details of the 1881/0 overdate. Struck from 0.900 fine gold, this half eagle contains 0.2419 troy ounces of precious metal. The visible date inscription of 1881 on the obverse remains a clear focal point for those studying the nuances of nineteenth-century American coinage.

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Specifications

Country United States
Year 1881
Grade 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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