coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold \ 1847
The 1847 $5 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Liberty Head Five Dollar, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. It displays a depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse, while the reverse showcases an eagle with a shield. This coin is made of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 8.359 grams. It is part of the Liberty Head series, produced from 1839 to 1908, and is sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
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1847 $5 CAM | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold | 1847 | Philadelphia |