coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold With Motto \ 1881
The 1881 $5 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head or "With Motto" version, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, portraying Lady Liberty in profile on the obverse. The reverse showcases a depiction of an eagle with the motto "In God We Trust," which was added in this series starting in 1866. Coins of this type are made of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 8.359 grams with a diameter of 21.6 mm. The 1881 issue falls within a series minted between 1839 and 1908, making it a notable collectible among numismatists, especially for those focusing on gold coins from the United States.
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1881 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1881 | Philadelphia |
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1881-CC $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1881 | Carson City |
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1881-S $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold With Motto | 1881 | San Francisco |