coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold \ 1866 \ Philadelphia
The $5 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head or Liberty Eagle, was minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The 1866 Philadelphia mint mark version features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin contains 0.24187 troy ounces of gold and is a popular collectible due to its historical significance and bullion content. The 1866 issue is particularly noteworthy, as it marked the transition to a post-Civil War economy, impacting its collectibility and value.
