Lot 158
1846 Liberty Head Five Dollars Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $850
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $1,200-1,300
Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Year: 1846
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VG or F
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.2 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1846 at the Philadelphia Mint, this Liberty Head Five Dollar Gold Coin, commonly known as the Half Eagle, represents the elegance and craftsmanship of early American gold coinage. The obverse features the classic portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair carefully bound beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” encircled by thirteen stars symbolizing the original states. The reverse presents the heraldic eagle, wings spread wide as it grasps arrows and an olive branch, reflecting both strength and the nation’s commitment to peace. Believed to be in VG or F condition, the coin shows moderate circulation, yet the principal details remain discernible, preserving its historical and aesthetic appeal.
Lot details
- Lot
- 158
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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