Whitman Expo
1855 $5 Gold PR CAM Values
Details
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:
9150
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
$5 / $5 Gold
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unknown
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1865
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
