USA 5 dollars Liberty Head 1893
USA, New Orleans
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 101 |
| Mintage | 110,000 |
| 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
The New Orleans Mint struck 110,000 gold half eagles in 1893. This was a relatively large mintage for New Orleans eagles, and this is one of the more commonly encountered O-Mint eagles. However, this issue is rare in mint state, especially at the choice and gem level.Read More
