coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1859
The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a gold coin with a denomination of five dollars that was minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The 1859 coin is particularly of interest to collectors due to its historical significance and gold content. This date falls within the era of extensive gold mining in California, contributing to the coin's prominence in American numismatic history. The Liberty Head design is characterized by its detailed artwork and was created by engraver James B. Longacre.
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1859-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1859 | Unknown |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1859 | San Francisco |
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United States of America 1859 Charlotte Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1859 | Charlotte |
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United States of America 1859 Dahlonega Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1859 | Dahlonega |