1856 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin AU (Cleaned)

1856 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin AU (Cleaned)

Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer the 1856 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin AU (Cleaned). Struck from .900 fine gold and containing 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold, this pre-Civil War-era coin is a tangible relic from the mid-19th century, offering rich historical appeal at a more affordable entry point for collectors and gold enthusiasts.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Head Half Eagle features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY” on the obverse, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the denomination “FIVE D.” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” encircling the design. The 1856 issue reflects the early years of U.S. westward expansion and commerce driven by the California Gold Rush, making it a meaningful piece of monetary history.

• Cleaned coins can offer an attractive option for buyers seeking authentic 19th-century U.S. gold at a lower price point than certified or untouched specimens. It’s an ideal choice for history buffs, type set builders, or those looking to own vintage gold with intrinsic value.

Coin Features:

• Contains 0.2419 troy oz of .900 pure gold
• Cleaned condition
• Proudly minted by the US Mint
• Denomination: $5
• Individual coins will be shipped in protective plastic flips. 
• 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 a bald eagle, wings outstretched with a shield across its chest, carrying an olive branch and a bundle of arrows in its talons. The denomination is inscribed below

Own a genuine piece of American numismatic heritage with the 1856 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin AU (Cleaned). A perfect blend of gold content and historical value, available now at Bullion Exchanges while supplies last. Feel free to browse our vast collection of Pre­-1933 Gold Coins today to become a proud owner of an inseparable part of American coinage history.

You may also be interested in:

• $2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Indian Head - Almost Uncirculated AU (Random Year)
• $2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)
• 1910-S $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Coin PCGS MS 64