coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold \ 1840 \ Philadelphia
The $5 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head or Coronet Head coin, was minted in the United States from 1840 to 1907. Struck in 90% gold and 10% copper, it features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coins were produced primarily at the Philadelphia Mint, with varying mintages influencing their collectibility. The 1840 issue is particularly sought after by numismatists for its historical significance and relatively low mintage compared to later years.