The Liberty Head Half Eagle, minted from 1839 to 1908, features a design by Christian Gobrecht. The 1844 edition is particularly notable as it is a part of the early minting period of this series. The coin contains 0.24187 troy ounces of gold and features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a heraldic eagle. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, gold content, and aesthetic design, and the 1844 date adds rarity, making it sought after in the numismatic community.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1844-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 Unknown
1844-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 New Orleans
1844-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 Philadelphia
1844-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 Philadelphia
United States of America 1844 Charlotte Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 Charlotte
United States of America 1844 Dahlonega Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 Dahlonega
United States of America 1844 N/A Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1844 N/A