The Classic Head Half Eagle is a gold coin produced by the United States Mint from 1834 to 1839. It features a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin has a denomination of five dollars and is composed of approximately 90% gold and 10% copper. The 1832 edition is particularly noteworthy among collectors for its historical significance and relative scarcity. Collectors value these coins for their design, metal content, and historical context in early 19th-century American coinage.