coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ American Liberty Gold \ 1862
The 1862 Five Dollar American Liberty Gold coin, part of the Liberty Head series, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. This coin was minted during a period of significant historical change in the United States, including the Civil War. The obverse displays a liberty head with a flowing hair design, while the reverse features an eagle with a shield. These coins are composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, and they are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and gold content.
