1889 $5 Gold PR DCAM Values

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Melt: $1,136.98 (0.2419 oz Gold)

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1889 $5 Gold PR DCAM Values

Details

up This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,136.98

Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.

Reverse: Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.

Basic Information

GSID:

9253

Coin Date:

1889

Denomination:

$5 / $5 Gold

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

45

Coinage Type:

Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle

Coinage Years:

1866-1908

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

8.359 gr

Weight:

0.2688 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.2419 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

21.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1889

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE D.

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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