1868 NGC AU-55 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coin

1868 NGC AU-55 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coin

One of the most iconic gold coins struck by the U.S. Mint, the $5 Liberty Half Eagle was produced from 1839 to 1908 and served as the $5 circulation coin of its time.

Designed by the renowned Christian Gobrecht, these coins contain 0.2419 Troy oz of gold and are celebrated for their classic, enduring design.

In the aftermath of the 1929 economic collapse, many $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coins—like other Pre-1933 gold issues—were confiscated, hoarded, or melted down due to their gold content, significantly decreasing the number of gold coins available.

At SD Bullion, you can find 1868 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coins, graded as AU-55 by NGC.

Coin Highlights

• Encapsulated and graded as an AU-55 coin by NGC;

• Contains .2419 Troy oz of gold bullion;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Holds a face value of USD 5, backed by the US Federal Government;

• Pre-1933 American Gold Coin;

• Design created by Christian Gobrecht.

The Design

On the obverse, Lady Liberty exhibits a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY.” The Thirteen Original Colonies are represented by the surrounding thirteen stars, and the year of issuance is engraved at the bottom rim.

The Heraldic Eagle is depicted on the reverse, with the national shield stamped on its chest, olive branches and arrows in its talons, and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” on a banner above its head.

It is also inscribed with the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.” 

An NGC AU-55 Coin

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) is internationally recognized for appraising and grading coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale as a parameter. It works apart from sovereign mints, certifying coins from 1 to 70.

An AU-55 coin means that the analyzed coin has the same format as a business coin with slight wear on the high points and minor friction in the fields. The luster can range from almost nonexistent to virtually complete.

Buy 1868 NGC AU-55 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coins at SD Bullion

Liberty Half Eagle gold coins offer a unique blend of historical significance and intrinsic value.

Purchase the 1868 NGC AU-55 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion.

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