Liberty Head half eagles are a type of gold coin issued by the United States from 1839 to 1908. The 1843 Liberty Head half eagle features the iconic Liberty design by engraver Christian Gobrecht, depicting a classic representation of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin has a face value of five dollars and is composed of 90% gold, with a total weight of approximately 8.36 grams. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and gold content, with specific dates like 1843 often sought after due to their rarity and condition.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1843-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 Unknown
1843-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 Unknown
1843-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 New Orleans
1843-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 Philadelphia
1843-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 Philadelphia
United States of America 1843 Charlotte Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 Charlotte
United States of America 1843 Dahlonega Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1843 Dahlonega