USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1891 CC

USA, Carson City
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Rarity

Scarce

Attributes of Coins

Melt Value$811.66 7.523g Gold
RegionUSA
Denomination5 dollars
Krause numberKM# 101
Mintage208,000
MetalGold 0.900
thickness1.8 mm
diameter21.6 mm
weight8.359 g
Obverse:
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Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
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Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
FIVE D.
IN GOD WE TRUST
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Introduction of Coins

The Carson City Mint struck just over 200,000 gold half eagles in 1891. This was a relatively high mintage for the Nevada branch mint. Due to this high mintage as well as strong strike, this issue is relatively easy to find in grades up to MS63. However, bag marks and abrasions usually hold examples back from choice, and gem examples are extremely rare.Read More