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Lot 161

1886 Liberty Head Five Dollars Gold Coin

Sold December 11, 2025

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$800
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About this lot

Estimated Value: $900-1300

Origin: Philadelphia, U.S.A.

Denomination: 5 Dollars

Year: 1886

Mint: Philadelphia Mint

Grade/Condition: Estimated: F

Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.3 grams

Additional Description: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1886, this Liberty Head five-dollar gold coin offers a glimpse into a mature phase of American coinage, when design consistency and minting precision had become hallmarks of the nation’s currency. The Philadelphia facility, long regarded as the standard-bearer among U.S. mints, produced these coins primarily for active circulation rather than display, and examples such as this one carry the marks of that intended use with quiet dignity. Believed to grade Fine, the piece retains well-defined elements in Liberty’s portrait and the eagle’s plumage, balanced by even wear that speaks to years of honest service in commerce.

Lot details

Lot
161
Closed
December 11, 2025
Sold $800
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