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The $5.00 Liberty Gold Half Eagle holds an important role in American numismatic history and remains a popular choice among collectors today. Minted from 1839 to 1908, these coins provide a practical entry point into pre-1933 U.S. gold coinage. Their extended production period, gold content, and refined design continue to appeal to both experienced numismatists and those beginning to explore historic American coinage. This exemplary 1861 $5 Liberty Half Eagle comes from the dawn of the US Civil War and features an About Uncirculated 58 grade from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), with authentication from the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). Now, the 1861 Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin is available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1861 Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin comes in AU58 condition. The coin has the highest grade on the AU scale and represents one of just 374 surviving specimens from the 1861 Liberty Half Eagle release. The CAC authentication identifies the coin as one of the best examples of an AU58 specimen.
The obverse of the 1861 Pre-33 Liberty Half Eagle Coin presents a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet, with thirteen stars arranged around her to represent the original colonies. The date is positioned at the bottom of the coin, providing a clear reference to its year of issue. Created by Christian Gobrecht and maintained with minor refinements throughout the series, the portrait reflects a classical style that has become a lasting feature in American coin design.
On the reverse of the 1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle, you will find a heraldic eagle at the center, bearing a shield across its chest. The eagle holds arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both defense and peace. Its wings extend outward in a balanced and structured presentation that complements the overall design.
The 1861 Liberty Gold Half Eagle carries the weight of one of the most turbulent years in American history, struck as the nation stood on the precipice of the Civil War. Mint production continued in Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco that year, though the New Orleans Mint was seized by Confederate forces early in 1861, making certain issues from that facility especially historically charged. Collectors are drawn to the 1861 Half Eagle not only for its numismatic merit but for the extraordinary story it tells about a divided nation navigating political and military crisis.
JM Bullion customer service is available to help you with gold for sale at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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The $5.00 Liberty Gold Half Eagle holds an important role in American numismatic history and remains a popular choice among collectors today. Minted from 1839 to 1908, these coins provide a practical entry point into pre-1933 U.S. gold coinage. Their extended production period, gold content, and refined design continue to appeal to both experienced numismatists and those beginning to explore historic American coinage. This exemplary 1861 $5 Liberty Half Eagle comes from the dawn of the US Civil War and features an About Uncirculated 58 grade from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), with authentication from the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). Now, the 1861 Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin is available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1861 Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin comes in AU58 condition. The coin has the highest grade on the AU scale and represents one of just 374 surviving specimens from the 1861 Liberty Half Eagle release. The CAC authentication identifies the coin as one of the best examples of an AU58 specimen.
The obverse of the 1861 Pre-33 Liberty Half Eagle Coin presents a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet, with thirteen stars arranged around her to represent the original colonies. The date is positioned at the bottom of the coin, providing a clear reference to its year of issue. Created by Christian Gobrecht and maintained with minor refinements throughout the series, the portrait reflects a classical style that has become a lasting feature in American coin design.
On the reverse of the 1861 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle, you will find a heraldic eagle at the center, bearing a shield across its chest. The eagle holds arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both defense and peace. Its wings extend outward in a balanced and structured presentation that complements the overall design.
The 1861 Liberty Gold Half Eagle carries the weight of one of the most turbulent years in American history, struck as the nation stood on the precipice of the Civil War. Mint production continued in Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco that year, though the New Orleans Mint was seized by Confederate forces early in 1861, making certain issues from that facility especially historically charged. Collectors are drawn to the 1861 Half Eagle not only for its numismatic merit but for the extraordinary story it tells about a divided nation navigating political and military crisis.
JM Bullion customer service is available to help you with gold for sale at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
