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The Liberty Head Half Eagles are a series of gold coins minted by the United States from 1839 to 1908, featuring a distinctive design of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The 1842 Liberty Head Half Eagle, specifically minted in Dahlonega, Georgia, represents a notable year within this series. The Dahlonega Mint was known for producing gold coins due to the local gold rush, and the coins minted there often carry a historical significance and are highly sought after by collectors. The denomination of five dollars is an integral part of the collection, making it a focal point for numismatists specializing in early American gold.
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United States of America 1842 Dahlonega Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1842 | Dahlonega |