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1874 S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC VF 35

 

Own a historic piece of American numismatics with the 1874-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC VF 35. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin features 0.2419 troy ounces of .900 fine gold and is graded VF 35 (Very Fine) by NGC. Its timeless design, combined with its historical significance, makes it a valuable addition to any collection.

The Liberty Head Half Eagle, first introduced in 1839, was designed by Christian Gobrecht and remained in production until 1908. This series is one of the longest-running in U.S. coinage history. The obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” symbolizing the nation’s ideals of freedom and democracy. The reverse depicts a majestic bald eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, representing peace and preparedness. The 1874-S edition, minted in San Francisco, reflects the economic growth and westward expansion of the United States during the late 19th century.

Coin Features:

  • Graded by NGC as VF 35
  • Made from .900 pure gold with a weight of 0.2419 troy oz.
  • Produced by the US Mint
  • Obverse: Features a left-sided bust of Lady Liberty encircled by 13 stars. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY" on her hairband and the year of mintage.
  • Reverse: Shows a bald eagle with a patriotic shield on its chest and its wings spread open. In its talons are a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination.

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Product specifications

Year1874
Purity.900
Denomination$5
Actual Weight0.2419 troy oz
Gross Weight 8.36 grams
Diameter21.6 mm
Mint/BrandUS Mint
Mint MarkS - San Francisco
Mintage16,000
GradeVF 35
Grade ServiceNGC