1834 Classic Head $5 Gold MS HM-9

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1834 Classic Head $5 Gold MS HM-9

Basic Information

GSID:

376236

Coin Date:

1834

Denomination:

$5 / $5 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

657,400

Coinage Type:

Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle

Coinage Years:

1834-1838

Composition:

89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Classic Head

Variety 2:

HM-9

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.8992

Weight:

8.36 gr

Weight:

0.2688 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

22.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Kneass

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1834

Obverse Designer:

William Kneass

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.

Reverse Designer:

William Kneass

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