coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Liberty Half Eagles \ 1880
The Liberty Head Half Eagle is a five-dollar gold coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1908. The 1880 issue is part of this series and features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse, while the reverse displays an eagle with a shield. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 8.36 grams. Collectors seek the 1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle for its historical significance and varying levels of scarcity depending on its mint mark and condition.
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1880-CC (Carson City) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1880 | Carson City |
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1880-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1880 | Philadelphia |
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1880-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1880 | Philadelphia |
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1880-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1880 | San Francisco |