1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle PCGS AU58

Vibrant golden hue, lustrous. Condition rarity for this beautiful pre-Civil War Half Eagle Philadelphia Mint issue.

Liberty Head gold coins were struck in a dollar, quarter eagle ($2.50), half eagle ($5), eagle ($10), and double eagle ($20) denominations. Different versions were struck within some of the denominations which further the collectability and investment potential for these coins.

Despite being struck with various versions, the overall design of the Liberty Head coin remains the same. The obverse portrays a left-facing head of Liberty in a Greco-Roman style surrounded by thirteen stars representing the thirteen original states. Featured on the reverse is a heraldic eagle protecting a shield.

Coin Highlights:

• Minted in the year 1861
• US - Philadelphia Mint
• $5 USD Face Value
• 0.2419 oz of gold
• AU58 condition graded by PCGS