Product Details: Strikingly preserved from the pre-Civil War era, this 1853 Liberty Head $5 Gold Half Eagle represents a coveted piece of nineteenth-century American numismatic history. Certified as About Uncirculated 50 (AU 50) by PCGS, the coin displays sharp design details by Christian Gobrecht alongside light, honest friction on the high points and pleasing remnants of original mint luster. Minted during the height of the California Gold Rush, this classic 'No Motto' variety carries 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold content. It serves as an ideal specimen for collectors building a vintage pre-1933 U.S. gold portfolio or an advanced Liberty Head type set.
Coin Features:
PCGS graded AU 50
Known as a Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle
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This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1853 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle graded PCGS AU 50. This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.