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The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a five-dollar gold coin produced by the United States Mint, featuring the Liberty Head design created by engraver James B. Longacre. The coin was minted from 1839 until 1908, with significant production in Charlotte, North Carolina, particularly in 1857. The Charlotte Mint was established during the California Gold Rush to address the increasing demand for gold coins, and the 1857 Liberty Head Half Eagle is noted for its historical significance and collectible value among numismatists.
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United States of America 1857 Charlotte Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1857 | Charlotte |