1893 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle MS-64+ PCGS CAC

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In 1893, the Philadelphia Mint produced over 1.5 million gold five-dollar pieces, commonly referred to as the Liberty Gold Half Eagle. Struck without a mint mark, these coins represent a classic era of United States gold coinage, crafted from 90 percent pure gold and containing just under a quarter ounce of the precious metal (0.2419 troy ounces). The obverse features the iconic profile of Liberty wearing a coronet, with the date 1893 anchored below. On the reverse, the design showcases a heraldic eagle surrounded by the legend denoting the United States of America and the face value of five dollars. This particular specimen has survived the decades in remarkable condition, earning a high-grade certification of Mint State 64+ (MS-64+). Finding pre-1933 gold coins in such an advanced state of preservation offers a fascinating glimpse into the precise craftsmanship of late nineteenth-century American minting.