$5 Gold Coins (Half Eagle)
Certified Coins
Our extensive inventory is constantly changing. Please call for information on availability of graded coins. If you are looking for a particular coin of this type, please give us a call at 800-344-6468. As a major numismatics dealer, we can use our resources to help you find the coins you want even when we do not have the coin in inventory.
Historical Background
Authorized in 1792, the $5 Liberty was the first gold coin ever struck for circulation by the U.S. Mint and is also the only coin in U.S. history to be produced at all seven federal mints. Prior to 1838, all Half Eagles were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Like the Quarter Eagle, the design, composition, and weight of the Half Eagle changed many times throughout its production. The original coin, featuring Robert Scot's design, weighed 8.75 grams and had a gold purity of .9167. Beginning in 1837 and until the Half Eagle was discontinued in 1929, it was struck from .900-fine gold.
Half Eagle Types:
• Capped Bust Right (1795-1807)
• Capped Bust Left (1807-1812)
• Capped Head Left (1813-1834)
• Classic Head (1834-1838)
• Liberty Head No Motto (1839-1866)
• Liberty Head with Motto (1866-1908)
• Indian Head (1908-1929)
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