The Liberty Head Half Eagles are a series of gold coins that were minted in the United States from 1839 to 1908. The 1872 Liberty Head Half Eagle features an obverse design with a portrait of Lady Liberty, while the reverse displays a majestic eagle. This specific coin has a denomination of five dollars and is composed of 90% gold. Collectors value the 1872 Half Eagle for its historical significance and gold content, as well as its rarity in certain conditions. Overall, it represents an important part of American numismatic history.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1872-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1872 Carson City
1872-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1872 Philadelphia
1872-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1872 Philadelphia
1872-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 $5 (Five Dollars) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 1872 San Francisco