$5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle (Pre-1933, BU, Random Year)
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$5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle (Pre-1933, BU, Random Year)
.2419 oz Gold • Designed by Christian Gobrecht • Minted 1838–1907 • Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
- ✓ Contains .2419 troy oz of gold with .900 fine purity
- ✓ Designed by Christian Gobrecht, U.S. Mint Chief Engraver
- ✓ Pre-1933 U.S. gold — over 100 years old and historically significant
- ✓ Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with strong original luster
- ✓ Struck at Philadelphia, San Francisco, Denver, New Orleans, or Carson City Mints
- ✓ One of America’s longest-running and most collected gold coin designs
The $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle is one of the most iconic and enduring coin designs in U.S. history. Struck from 1838 to 1907, this coin contains .2419 troy ounces of gold and remains a cornerstone of 19th-century American coinage. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Head motif represents the strength, freedom, and independence of a growing nation.
The obverse features Lady Liberty facing left, encircled by 13 stars representing the original colonies, with a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY.” The reverse displays a majestic heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing military readiness and peace. The surrounding inscriptions read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.” indicating its denomination.
Each coin offered is in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, retaining much of its original mint luster with only minor signs of handling. These vintage half eagles circulated during an era of westward expansion and economic growth — and most were melted following the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, making surviving examples highly sought after today.
A Legacy of Pre-1933 Gold
Before 1933, gold coins like the $5 Liberty Half Eagle were part of everyday commerce in the United States. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlawed the private ownership of gold in 1933, millions of these coins were melted down, forever limiting their supply. The surviving coins are prized as both historical artifacts and tangible stores of value, connecting collectors directly to America’s monetary heritage.
Key Features
- ✓ Contains .2419 oz of gold with .900 purity
- ✓ Designed by Christian Gobrecht (Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint)
- ✓ Minted 1838–1907 at five major U.S. Mints
- ✓ Brilliant Uncirculated condition with strong detail and luster
- ✓ Pre-1933 gold — historic, collectible, and finite in supply
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Specifications
| Item Type: | Historic U.S. Gold Coin (Pre-1933) |
| Designer: | Christian Gobrecht |
| Years of Issue: | 1838 – 1907 (Random Year) |
| Denomination: | $5 USD (Legal Tender) |
| Mint Locations: | Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans, Carson City |
| Actual Gold Weight (AGW): | .2419 Troy oz (7.52 g pure gold) |
| Total Weight: | 8.36 g (.900 fine gold, .100 copper) |
| Purity: | .900 fine (21.6 karat) |
| Diameter: | 21.6 mm |
| Condition: | Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) |
| Obverse: | Liberty facing left wearing coronet inscribed “LIBERTY,” surrounded by 13 stars |
| Reverse: | Heraldic eagle with shield, clutching arrows and olive branch |
| Packaging: | Protective flip or tube (multiples of 40) |
| IRA Eligible: | No – collectible vintage coin |