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1849 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details
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1849 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details
Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer the 1849 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details, a classic pre-Civil War American gold coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Composed of 0.2419 troy ounces of .900 fine gold, this historic half eagle belongs to the first full year of the California Gold Rush, making it an especially meaningful addition for both collectors and historians. Certified by NGC with About Uncirculated (AU) Details, this coin retains strong visual appeal and rich detail despite signs of prior handling or cleaning.
The obverse of the coin features the iconic Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht, showcasing Lady Liberty facing left, crowned with a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY” and surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original colonies. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shielded breast, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.” This enduring design was a symbol of national strength and prosperity in a rapidly expanding America.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded as AU Details by NGC
- Contains 0.2419 troy oz of 0.900 fine gold
- Denomination: $5
- Proudly minted by the US Mint
- Securely housed in an official NGC holder
- Obverse: Features Lady Liberty facing to the left, her hair loose and going down her neck. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY" and the year of mintage
- Reverse: Displays the US Navy Seal, which consists of the American Eagle with a patriotic shield on its chest. Inscribed below is the denomination.
Why Buy the 1849 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details at Bullion Exchanges?
- Minted during the first year of the California Gold Rush and reflecting a pivotal era in U.S. history
- Contains nearly a quarter-ounce of historic U.S. gold with .900 purity
- Popular among both pre-1933 gold collectors and bullion investors
- NGC-certified for authenticity, preservation, and market liquidity
Add the 1849 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details to your collection today, and browse our full selection of certified U.S. gold coins for more pieces of America's past, or contact our team for help finding the perfect addition to your portfolio.
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