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5 Dollars (Classic Head) , United States

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Coin Details
Obverse
Liberty facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with the date below.
Latin
LIBERTY 1836
Reverse
Heraldic eagle with Union shield and holding 3 arrows and an olive branch
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 D.
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