The United States Gold Eagle circulation coins were first introduced in many denominations in 1796 and would continue in circulation in most of those denominations until 1929 or 1933. The Liberty Head gold coin design featured on various denominations of the coin and was the longest-running design in the broader series. Right now, Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins are available to purchase online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside of PCGS or NGC protective plastic slabs!
• Issued between 1839 and 1907!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .24187 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $5 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of Mint State 62 by the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Christian Gobrechts left-profile bust of Liberty features on the obverse.
• Americas heraldic eagle is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
• Please note that buying more than one coin in this listing could result in receiving several coins with the same date mark and reverse design elements.

Each of the Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins you purchase here today come with a Mint State 62 certification from the PCGS or NGC. Coins in Mint State 62 condition showcase impaired or dull luster. Clusters of small marks may be visible throughout with a few collections of large marks also visible in the prime focal areas.
Obverse
Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins feature an obverse design that focuses on Lady Liberty. This design from Gobrecht was created in 1839 and is known as the Liberty Coronet design because her left-profile portrait comes with a coronet on the front of her head holding her hair out of her face. The coronet has Liberty inscribed on it. There are 13 stars around her figure and a date mark below.
Reverse
For the reverse of Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins, you will find one of two different designs. The primary design of the American heraldic eagle is consistent throughout the 1839 to 1907 production of these coins. However, from 1839 to 1866, the coins did not have In God We Trust inscribed. In a move to unify the nation after the Civil War, various coins gained the national motto. It features on the reverse of those Liberty Gold Half Eagles produced from late 1866 to 1907 when the series concluded.
History
Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins represent the second-to-last design in the Half Eagle collection. The Half Eagle gold coin was part of the broader circulation gold series that included the Gold Eagle at $10 as the main coin, along with the Quarter Eagle ($2.50), Half Eagle ($5.00), and Double Eagle ($20).
Ordering
Please feel free to reach out to Provident Metals if you have questions about these gold coins for sale. Our customer service team is available at 800-313-3315, online using our live chat, and via our email address.