MS63 $5 LIBERTY GOLD HALF EAGLE

General Overview
• The $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle, minted from 1839 to 1908, holds the distinction of being the longest-running design in the Half Eagle series.
• These coins represent a unique blend of classical artistry and historic American minting, crafted from .900 fine gold and weighing nearly a quarter troy ounce.
• Professionally graded MS63 by either PCGS or NGC, these coins are preserved in protective slabs, maintaining their collectible and investment appeal.

Coin Highlights
• Mintage: U.S. Mint (1838–1907)
• Contains: .2418 Troy Ounces of .900 fine gold
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated – Graded MS63
• Face Value: $5 (USD)
• Packaging: Ships in PCGS or NGC plastic grading slabs
• Design: Liberty coronet profile on the obverse; Great Seal of the U.S. on the reverse
• Security: U.S. government-issued legal tender and third-party grading certification

Design Details
Obverse:
• Features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” designed by Christian Gobrecht
• Classical Greco-Roman styling is reflected in the detailed portrait, surrounded by thirteen stars and the mintage date
• A timeless representation of national virtue and strength
Reverse:
• Displays a heraldic eagle with wings spread, holding a U.S. shield on its chest, an olive branch in one talon, and arrows in the other
• Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the denomination, which may appear as “5 D.” or “Five D.” depending on year
• Post-1866 issues may also include the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”

Specifications
• Year: 1838–1907
• Grade: MS63
• Grade Service: PCGS or NGC
• Mint Mark: Varies
• Purity: .900
• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
• Thickness: 1.59 mm
• Diameter: 21.6 mm
• Denomination: $5 (USD)
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: Liberty Half Eagle
• CoA: No
• Capsule Size: 22 mm
• Packaging Type: PCGS or NGC Plastic Slab
• Package Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.4 x 0.4 inches
• Metal Weight: .2418 Troy Ounce
• Face Value: $5 (USD)
• Issuing Country: United States