5 Dollars "1868 Half Eagle" (Pattern; aluminium) , United States
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Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Head of Liberty left, ribbon in hair with star and "LIBERTY." "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date at rim.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1868
Reverse
"5" over "DOLLARS" over "25" over "FRANCS" center, within laurel and oak wreath.
Latin
5 DOLLARS 25 FRANCS
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