Lot 368
1881 Liberty Head Five Dollars Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $825
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $1,100-1,200
Origin: San Francisco, U.S.A.
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Year: 1881
Mint: San Francisco Mint
Grade/Condition: Estimated: F or VF
Metal: 90% gold and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 8.3 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1881 at the San Francisco Mint, this Liberty Head five-dollar gold piece reflects both the artistry and resilience of American coinage in the post; Gold Rush era. The San Francisco issues of this period are admired for their bold strikes and rich color, qualities shaped by the mint’s proximity to the western gold fields. The present example, believed to fall within the Fine to Very Fine range, retains clear definition in Liberty’s portrait and discernible detail within the wreath and shield. Coins of this grade often circulated widely, serving in everyday commerce at a time when gold still moved freely through the nation’s hands.
Lot details
- Lot
- 368
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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