coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ $5 Liberty Gold \ 1872 \ Philadelphia
The $5 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head, was minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The 1872 Philadelphia mint issue features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% gold, weighs 8.36 grams, and has a diameter of 21.6 mm. As a collectible, its value is influenced by its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors.