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The $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle is among the most widely admired and historically important series in American numismatics. It reflects nearly a century of gold coin production, spanning key periods such as the Civil War, the Gilded Age, and the early 20th century. Struck in .900 fine gold with an actual gold content approaching one-quarter ounce, these coins offer both intrinsic metal value and the lasting appeal of genuine pre-1933 US gold. This 1887-S Half Eagle from the American West earned an MS63+ certification, indicating it is a standout example of an MS63 specimen. Today, 1887-S Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins in certified condition are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1887-S Liberty Half Eagle holds a particularly interesting place in the series as the only Half Eagle issued that year bearing a mint mark — no coins were struck for circulation at the Philadelphia Mint in 1887, making the San Francisco issue the sole business strike of that date available to collectors. Struck with a mintage of 1,912,000 coins, the 1887-S is moderately available in circulated grades, though truly sharp, well-preserved examples are considerably scarcer and command meaningful premiums in the collector market.
All 1887-S Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins offered here come in MS63+ condition. The plus indication means this coin features the best possible visual elements for an MS63 coin. The typical MS63 specimen maintains a rather attractive eye appeal, even with slightly impaired mint luster. Numerous small contact marks are possible, with a few scattered heavy marks also possible.
The obverse of the 1887-S Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin displays a bust of Lady Liberty. This left-facing portrait, regarded as one of the most refined designs in US coinage, shows Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with LIBERTY. Thirteen stars surround her, representing the original colonies, with the year marked below. The design originated with Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was later refined by James B. Longacre, whose version debuted in 1839.
The reverse of the 1887-S Pre-33 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Coin features a heraldic eagle rendered with formal detail appropriate for US gold coinage. The eagle is shown with a shield on its chest, holding arrows and an olive branch. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears above, while the denomination FIVE D is below. In 1866, the design was updated to include IN GOD WE TRUST on a banner above the eagle following the Civil War.
Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions when buying gold. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, or via our email address.
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The $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle is among the most widely admired and historically important series in American numismatics. It reflects nearly a century of gold coin production, spanning key periods such as the Civil War, the Gilded Age, and the early 20th century. Struck in .900 fine gold with an actual gold content approaching one-quarter ounce, these coins offer both intrinsic metal value and the lasting appeal of genuine pre-1933 US gold. This 1887-S Half Eagle from the American West earned an MS63+ certification, indicating it is a standout example of an MS63 specimen. Today, 1887-S Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins in certified condition are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1887-S Liberty Half Eagle holds a particularly interesting place in the series as the only Half Eagle issued that year bearing a mint mark — no coins were struck for circulation at the Philadelphia Mint in 1887, making the San Francisco issue the sole business strike of that date available to collectors. Struck with a mintage of 1,912,000 coins, the 1887-S is moderately available in circulated grades, though truly sharp, well-preserved examples are considerably scarcer and command meaningful premiums in the collector market.
All 1887-S Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins offered here come in MS63+ condition. The plus indication means this coin features the best possible visual elements for an MS63 coin. The typical MS63 specimen maintains a rather attractive eye appeal, even with slightly impaired mint luster. Numerous small contact marks are possible, with a few scattered heavy marks also possible.
The obverse of the 1887-S Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin displays a bust of Lady Liberty. This left-facing portrait, regarded as one of the most refined designs in US coinage, shows Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with LIBERTY. Thirteen stars surround her, representing the original colonies, with the year marked below. The design originated with Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was later refined by James B. Longacre, whose version debuted in 1839.
The reverse of the 1887-S Pre-33 $5 Liberty Half Eagle Coin features a heraldic eagle rendered with formal detail appropriate for US gold coinage. The eagle is shown with a shield on its chest, holding arrows and an olive branch. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears above, while the denomination FIVE D is below. In 1866, the design was updated to include IN GOD WE TRUST on a banner above the eagle following the Civil War.
Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions when buying gold. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, or via our email address.
