coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1848
The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a type of gold coin issued by the United States from 1839 to 1908, featuring a design that prominently displays the image of Lady Liberty. The 1848 version of the coin, valued at five dollars, is notable for its historical context, as it was produced during the California Gold Rush, leading to increased gold production and subsequent minting of coins. Collectors often seek out this coin for its representation of American history and its gold composition, which is 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 8.36 grams.
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1848-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1848 | Unknown |
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1848-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1848 | Philadelphia |
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1848-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1848 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1848 Charlotte Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1848 | Charlotte |
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United States of America 1848 Dahlonega Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1848 | Dahlonega |
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United States of America 1848 N/A Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1848 | N/A |