coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1840 \ New Orleans
The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a significant type of gold coin that was minted by the United States Mint, specifically featuring a design that was used from 1839 to 1908. The 1840 issue, produced at the New Orleans Mint, is notable for its historical context and rarity, as the Mint produced a limited number of these coins that year. This coin has a face value of five dollars and is composed of 90% gold, making it a sought-after piece for collectors of American numismatics and gold coins. The Liberty Head design symbolizes freedom and was a popular motif during that era in U.S. coinage.
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1840-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1840 | New Orleans |