coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold No Motto \ 1859
The $5 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head or No Motto design, was minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The 1859 issue features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, with the absence of a motto, which was added to later issues. Struck in 90% gold and 10% copper, this coin weighs approximately 8.36 grams and contains 0.24187 troy ounces of gold. It is a popular item among numismatists and collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
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1859 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold No Motto | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-C $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold No Motto | 1859 | Charlotte |
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1859-D $5 Medium D | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold No Motto | 1859 | Dahlonega |
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1859-S $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold No Motto | 1859 | San Francisco |