coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ American Liberty Gold \ 1908
The 1908 American Liberty Gold Five Dollar coin, also known as the Indian Head gold piece, features a design by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This coin displays a depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a feathered headdress on the obverse and an eagle soaring on the reverse. The 1908 issue is notable for its low mintage, making it a desirable piece among collectors, particularly in high-grade condition. Its gold content is 1/10 of an ounce, and the coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper.
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1908 $5 Liberty | $5 (Five Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1908 | Philadelphia |