coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1871
The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a United States gold coin that was minted from 1839 to 1908, featuring a design by artist James B. Longacre. The coin has a denomination of five dollars and is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 8.36 grams. The 1871 Liberty Head Half Eagle specifically was produced during a period of increasing gold production in the U.S. and is sought after by collectors, especially in higher grades due to its historical significance and beautiful design.
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1871-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1871 | Carson City |
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1871-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1871 | Philadelphia |
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1871-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1871 | Philadelphia |
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1871-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1871 | San Francisco |