coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold With Motto \ 1866
The 1866 $5 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head or Liberty Gold Half Eagle, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. It showcases a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse, along with the inscription "LIBERTY" and the date. The reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings, designed with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" added in the later versions. This coin is part of the Gold Coinage Act of 1834 and is notable for its historical significance and gold content, making it a valuable piece among collectors.
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1866 $5 Motto | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1866 | Philadelphia |
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1866-S $5 Motto | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1866 | San Francisco |