coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1879
The Liberty Head Half Eagles, minted from 1839 to 1908, are five-dollar gold coins featuring a depiction of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The 1879 issue is one of the dates within this series, often sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and gold content. The design was created by engraver James B. Longacre and is notable for its classic representation of Liberty as well as its detailed rendering of the eagle. Coins from this era are prized for their numismatic value as well as their gold bullion content.
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1879-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1879 | Carson City |
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1879-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1879 | Philadelphia |
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1879-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1879 | Philadelphia |
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1879-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1879 | San Francisco |