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