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5 Dollars "1860 Half Eagle" (Pattern; gold) , United States
1860

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Head of Liberty right, wearing cap with large stars. Ribbon around neck, and stars and date at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
1860
Reverse
Description:
Small eagle with open wings center, with scroll inscribed with motto in beak. Shield on breast, and olive branch and arrows in talons. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "FIVE DOLLARS" at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIVE DOLLARS
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