5 Dollars "1878 Half Eagle" (Pattern; brass) , United States
1878
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Head of Liberty left with flowing hair and band. Motto and date at rim.
Lettering:
LIBERTY 1878
Engravers:
William Barber
Reverse
Description:
Eagle with open wings center holding olive branch and arrows in talons. ". UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ." and "FIVE DOLLARS" at rim.
Lettering:
. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . FIVE DOLLARS
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Year1878
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