coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold \ 1854
The 1854 $5 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Liberty Head design, features a head of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 8.36 grams. It was minted during a period when the United States sought to establish a gold standard, and the 1854 issue is notable for its relative scarcity and historical significance. As a collectible, it is sought after by numismatists for its beauty, gold content, and its representation of mid-19th century American coinage.
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1854 $5 CAM | $5 (Five Dollars) | $5 Liberty Gold | 1854 | Philadelphia |