USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1850
USA, Philadelphia


Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
---|---|
Denomination | 5 dollars |
Krause number | KM# 69 |
Mintage | 64,491 |
Metal | Gold 0.900 |
thickness | 1.6 mm |
diameter | 21.6 mm |
weight | 8.359 g |
Obverse:

Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:

Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
FIVE D.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The 1850-P is surprisingly difficult for a P-mint No Motto Half Eagle, and is, in fact, scarcer than several of the mintmarked issues from this era. It is also quite elusive in AU or better condition.
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