Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin (Cleaned)

These $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins were produced by the United States Mint between 1839 and 1908. With such brief mintage, obtaining one of the few cleaned coins, like the ones in this series, is a rare privilege. Each coin in this collection possesses a gold content of approximately .24187 troy ounces and has been thoroughly cleaned of any residue or debris that may have accumulated on the coin over the years. While the individual condition of each coin will vary, collectors are sure to appreciate seeing them in the best state possible. As a protective measure, all coins have been kept in a plastic coin flip or a sealed tube to maintain their newly cleaned condition.

The front of the $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin features the “Coronet” design of Christian Gobrecht. This design incorporates many of the aesthetics found in Greco-Roman art and portrays Lady Liberty wearing a crown with her name inscribed on it. A border of thirteen stars surrounds her, representing the original colonies, with the coin’s mintage year appears below her. The portrait resembles those of the ancient rulers’ on early Greek and Roman currency.

The reverse side is stamped with the Great Seal of the United States. This emblem consists of our iconic eagle stretching his wings to their full span behind a shield. He holds an olive branch and a set of arrows in his opposing talons as a representation of our duty to maintain and protect the peace of this country. Due to design changes during its mintage, slight variations will occur in the printed text of each coin. For instance, the “5 D.” underneath the eagle may appear as “Five D.” on certain coins based on their mintage date. Likewise, the “In God We Trust” motto is only displayed on coins struck after 1866.