Description:
Offered here is an 1898 Liberty Head Half Eagle, certified MS61 by NGC. This beautiful $5 gold piece features the enduring design of Lady Liberty by Christian Gobrecht and was struck in .900 fine gold at the Philadelphia Mint. With original mint luster and strong detail for the grade, this Mint State example offers both historic appeal and gold value for collectors and investors alike.
Specifications:
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Denomination: $5 Half Eagle
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Year of Issue: 1898
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Designer: Christian Gobrecht
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Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Fineness: .900
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Diameter: 21.6 mm
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Weight: 8.36 grams (0.24187 oz actual gold weight)
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Grade: MS61
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified Mint State 61 by NGC – original surfaces with full detail
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Classic Liberty Head design – long-running series from 1839 to 1908
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Struck at the Philadelphia Mint
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Contains nearly 1/4 oz actual gold weight (.24187 oz AGW)
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Obverse: Liberty with coronet and 13 stars; Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield
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A solid example of 19th-century U.S. gold in certified Mint State
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Excellent choice for type sets, gold portfolios, or pre-1933 collections
Historical Note:
The Liberty Head Half Eagle series was produced for nearly 70 years, making it the longest-running design in U.S. gold coinage history. The 1898 issue, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, represents the tail end of the 19th century and the final decade before U.S. coinage moved toward more artistic designs.
Certified MS61 by NGC, this coin offers collectors a balance of affordability, beauty, and precious metal value — making it ideal for both seasoned gold buyers and those new to numismatics.
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