coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold No Motto \ 1866
The 1866 $5 Liberty Gold Coin, known as the Liberty Head, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. It was minted from 1866 to 1907 and is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper. The "No Motto" variety, particularly sought after by collectors, lacks the "In God We Trust" inscription, which was added later. This coin is significant as it marks a period when the United States was transitioning towards a more robust gold coinage, and its value is influenced by its rarity, condition, and historical context within the series.
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1866-S $5 No Motto | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold No Motto | 1866 | San Francisco |