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The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a gold coin that was minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The specific coin referenced, the 1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle, features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. Minted in Philadelphia, this coin has a face value of five dollars and is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams. The 1866 issue, in particular, is notable for its historical significance and the transitional changes in American coinage during that period.
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1866 | Philadelphia |
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1866 | Philadelphia |