USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1878
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 101 |
| Mintage | 131,720 |
| 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
Only 131,720 mint state $5 half eagles were struck in 1878. Many made it to circulation, making it harder to find in uncirculated grades than later-date examples. The proofs of this date are far more scarce, however, with only 20 pieces struck. Less than half of those are thought to still exist.Read More
