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1879-S PCGS AU-58 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coin

The US Mint crafted the Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coin as the official $5 circulation coin from 1839 to 1908. Besides a remarkable design signed by Christian Gobrecht, these coins contain .2419 Troy oz of gold bullion.

Due to their gold content, many $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coins, like most Pre-1933 Gold Coins, were confiscated, hoarded, and melted down after the 1929 economic collapse.

Some of those surviving coins are imprinted with the “S” mint mark, indicating they were issued in the San Francisco Mint.

Today, SD Bullion offers the opportunity to purchase 1897-S $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coins, sealed and certified by PCGS as AU-58 samples.

Coin Highlights

  • Evaluated, graded, and encapsulated as an AU-58 coin by PCGS;
  • Contains .2419 Troy oz of gold bullion;
  • Produced by the US Mint;
  • Issued in the San Francisco Mint and bear the “S” mintmark;
  • 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 is portrayed in a left-profile bust, wearing a coronet engraved with the word “LIBERTY.” The thirteen stars surrounding her bust represent the Thirteen Original Colonies, and the year of mintage is at the bottom rim.

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

The image also features the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.”, which refers to the coin’s face value.

A PCGS AU-58 coin

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) evaluates and grades coins from various mints worldwide using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70, assessing the coin's condition.

AU-58 stands for Almost or About Uncirculated and describes a coin in which almost all of the original mint luster remains preserved.

Buy 1879-S PCGS AU-58 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coins at SD Bullion

Own a piece of American history by acquiring Pre-1933 Gold coins.

Purchase the 1879-S PCGS AU-58 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Gold Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion.

If you prefer, our team is at your service through our web chat feature or at 1(800)294-8732 during regular business hours.

Metal Type Gold
IRA Approved No
Mint Capsule Included No
Metal Content 0.2419 Troy Oz
Year 1879
Purity .9
Mint/ Manufacturer US Mint
Country of Manufacture United States
Grade AU-58
Grade Service PCGS
Denomination $5
Edge Design Reeded
Certificate of Authenticity No
International Shipping Eligible Yes

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