Lot 367
1855 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: 1855
Mint: Philadelphia Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: F
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.3 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1855 at the Philadelphia Mint, this Liberty Head Five Dollar Gold Coin, known as the Half Eagle, reflects the refinement and artistry of mid-nineteenth-century American coinage. The obverse features Lady Liberty in classic profile, her hair elegantly bound beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original states. The reverse bears the heraldic eagle, wings outstretched as it grasps arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both national strength and a commitment to peace. Believed to be in F condition, the coin shows moderate circulation, yet the primary design elements remain clear and identifiable. As an issue from the Philadelphia Mint during a period of economic growth and expanding commerce, this coin embodies both historical significance and the enduring appeal of the Liberty Head design.
Lot details
- Lot
- 367
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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