1882-S $5 Gold MS PL Values

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1882-S $5 Gold MS PL Values

Details

Proof-like surfaces.

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:

213601

Coin Date:

1882-S

Denomination:

$5 / $5 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

969,000

Coinage Type:

Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle

Coinage Years:

1866-1908

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Mint Mark:

S

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

8.359 gr

Weight:

0.2688 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.2419 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

21.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1882

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

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

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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