Lot 159
1880 Liberty Head Five Dollars Gold Coin
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $800
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: 1880
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VG or F
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.4 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1880 at the Philadelphia Mint, this Liberty Head Five Dollar Gold Coin, commonly called the Half Eagle, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of late nineteenth-century American coinage. The obverse features Lady Liberty in classical profile, her hair neatly bound beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” encircled by thirteen stars representing the original states. The reverse presents the heraldic eagle, wings spread wide as it clutches arrows and an olive branch, a balanced symbol of both strength and peace. Believed to be in VG or F condition, the coin shows moderate circulation while retaining the essential details of its design. As a product of the Philadelphia Mint, it reflects both the technical skill and the aesthetic sensibilities of the period, offering collectors a tangible connection to the history of U.S. gold coinage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 159
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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