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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 1888 issue, struck in San Francisco, is part of a series that features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing the female representation of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. These coins have a face value of five dollars and contain approximately 0.2419 ounces of gold. The 1888-S mintmark indicates its production at the San Francisco Mint, making it a significant collectible for numismatists.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1888-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Liberty Head Half Eagles $5 | 1888 | San Francisco |