The very first gold coins to be struck in America
These are the only coins to be minted in all 8 United States mints
$5 Indian and Liberty Gold Set
- These are the only coins to be minted in all 8 United States mints.
- The very first gold coins to be struck in America – authorized by the act of April 2nd 1792 (Coinage Act)
- “Includes the Indian Head coin, a very distinct coin for having an incuse design.
- Type: Single
- Availability: Sold Out!
- The American gold $5 coin was the very first to be struck after the coinage act of April 2nd, 1792, alongside the gold $10. The $5 denomination has the distinction of being the only denomination for which coins were minted at all eight US mints. This set is comprised of the Liberty Head by Christian Gobrecht, produced from 1839-1908 and the Indian Head by Bela Lyon Pratt, produced form 1908-1929. The obverse of the Liberty Head features Lady Liberty surrounded by 13 stars representing the 13 colonies. She is wearing a coronet with the word ‘liberty’ printed across the top. The reverse features a design of powerful eagle holding arrows to symbolize the growing power and wealth of America. As this coin went out of production, the Indian Had was introduced and this coin features the incuse design of an Indian Chief, the first incuse design to be featured on an American con. By law no living person can feature on an American coin, so three Indian chiefs were asked to pose to create this beautiful design. The reverse features a modernized bald eagle standing proud, with the motto ‘E PLURIBUS UNUM’ meaning ‘Out of many one’.
Specifications
- Metal:
- 22ct Gold
- Quality:
- Weight:
- 4.1800 grams / 8.36 grams
- Diameter:
- 18mm / 21.6mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Uinted States Mint
- Denomination:
- $5 USD
- Mintage Limit:
- Year of Issue:
- 1839
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The very first gold coins to be struck in America
Specifications
- Metal:
- 22ct Gold
- Quality:
- Weight:
- 4.1800 grams / 8.36 grams
- Diameter:
- 18mm / 21.6mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Uinted States Mint
- Denomination:
- $5 USD
- Mintage Limit:
- Year of Issue:
- 1839
$5 Indian and Liberty Gold Set
