coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1862
The Liberty Head Half Eagles are gold coins that were minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The 1862 Liberty Head Half Eagle, which has a face value of five dollars, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, depicting a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. These coins are sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and gold content, as well as their limited mintage during the Civil War era. The 1862 coins are particularly notable for their scarcity and can be found in varying grades, impacting their market value significantly.
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1862-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1862 | Philadelphia |
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1862-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1862 | Philadelphia |
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1862-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1862 | San Francisco |