USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1873
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 101 |
| Mintage | 25 |
| Metal | Gold 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.8 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.
IN GOD WE TRUST
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Of the greatest rarity and importance to gold collectors. This is the first 1873 we have offered in at least five years. Only 25 pieces were struck (all Closed 3s) and estimates of survivors vary between 10-12 pieces (Akers) and 9-12 (Breen).
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