USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1875
USA, Philadelphia


Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 5 dollars |
Krause number | KM# 101 |
Mintage | 20 |
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
Continuing with the trend of the smaller gold denominations, the Philadelphia Mint produced few Half Eagles in 1875. The combined business strike and proof mintage is just 220 pieces, 20 of which are proofs. Survivors of the latter delivery number just 8-10 pieces.
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