The $5 Half Eagle gold coins were minted in the United States from 1795 to 1929. These gold bullion coins enjoy some of the most illustrious history of gold coin minting in America.
They have the distinct honor of being the first ever struck for the United States as a five dollar gold piece. Authorized on April 2, 1792, this beautiful gold coin weighed in at 135 g with .9167 fineness. The $5 Half Eagles were minted with different designs during certain yearly periods of time. These designs include but are not limited to:
* Capped bust to right small eagle (1795 to 1798)
* Capped bust to right small eagle (1796 to 1807)
* Capped bust to left (1807 to 1812)
* Capped Head to left, large diameter (1813 to 1829)
* Capped Head to left, reduced diameter (1829 to 1834)
* Classic Head (1834 to 1838)
* Liberty Head, variety with no motto above the eagle (1839 to 1866)
* Liberty Head, motto above the eagle (18 66th in 1908)
* Indian Head (1908 to 1929)
Interesting Facts About the $5 Half Eagle Gold Coin
1. The Liberty Head and Indian Head coins are perennial favorite with American collectors and elicit fond memories of grandfathers and summertime.
2. The 1822 Half Eagle is one of the most valuable coins in the end United States in the Half Eagle gold coin series. This particular bullion coin is much coveted by collectors and investors.
3. The coins minted before 1807 bear no marks of value.
4. The only coin minted in all eight US mints are the five-dollar denominations.
Illustrious, historic, and beautiful. The two-hundred year-old $5 Half Eagle gold coin continues to be an emotional favorite with United States gold coin collectors and investors.
