5 Dollars (Coronet Head - No motto) , United States

1839-1866

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Liberty (coronet head) facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with the date below.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

LIBERTY 1840

Engravers:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse

Description:

Heraldic eagle with Union shield and holding 3 arrows and an olive branch.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIVE D.

Engravers:

Christian Gobrecht

Specifications

Weight8.359g
Diameter22.5mm
CompositionGold (.900) (.100 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value5 Dollars

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