| Collecting US coins is one hobby that has sparked | | | | several changes in design and content throughout |
| interest among collection enthusiasts. And any | | | | its existence and production. |
| collector who wishes for nothing more than an | | | | In the obverse of the $5 Half Eagle is the inspiring |
| impressive arrangement of coins should no doubt | | | | and dominant feature of Lady Liberty, whose |
| include the $5 Half Eagle in it. | | | | magnificent golden hair is adorned with a string of |
| This $5 US gold coin is a must have for any | | | | beads. The world 'liberty' is engraved on the |
| ardent coin collector. It is one of the most popular | | | | coronet that sat at the top of her head. Encircling |
| items for coin collectors all over the country. The | | | | Liberty's portrait are the date as well as a star |
| reason for this is that the Half Eagle was the | | | | that stood for each of the thirteen original |
| very first golden coin ever struck by the US mint | | | | colonies during that era. |
| for circulation. It undeniably holds immense | | | | On the reverse side of Lady Liberty is a proud |
| historical value that surpasses the value of its coin | | | | bald eagle, labeled popularly as the 'Heraldic Eagle'. |
| descendants. | | | | Its wings are spread apart, and it is standing |
| The $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle, also called the $5 | | | | among olive branches, clinching three arrows in his |
| Coronet, enjoyed one of the longest reigns in US | | | | talons. The Heraldic Eagle also has a shield with |
| Coinage history with its circulation beginning in | | | | stars and stripes adorned on its chest. |
| 1839 up until 1908. That is a 69-year circulation, | | | | Surrounding the eagle are the words 'UNITED |
| considered a long run for any US gold coin. The | | | | STATES OF AMERICA', the mint mark and the |
| Half Eagle was said to have been the "workhorse" | | | | denomination of the gold coin. |
| of the US economy during that era. | | | | The original make-up which was designed by |
| In addition to its great historical worth, what | | | | Robert Scot and held a weight of 8.75 grams, |
| makes the Half Eagle more important is that it | | | | coupled with a gold purity of .9167 or less than |
| stands to be the only coin in US history that was | | | | one ounce. However during the year 1937, the $5 |
| produced at all seven of the branch mints | | | | coin was struck from .900-fine gold. |
| operating during its reign. These branch mints in | | | | One of the last and final designs of the $5 Half |
| particular are that of Philadelphia, Charlotte, San | | | | Eagle was done by Christian Golbrecht, assistant |
| Francisco, Dahlonega, Carson City, Denver, and | | | | Engraver to his superior, William Kneass. His |
| New Orleans. | | | | version was minted beginning in 1839 and lasted |
| The US Mint was authorized by Congress to coin | | | | until 1908, when the $5 Indian Head gold coin was |
| this $5 Half Eagle on the 2nd of April, 1792. The | | | | introduced. |
| very first design of the Half Eagle was termed | | | | A truly valuable and historical item, the $5 Half |
| the Capped Bust to the Right, Small eagle. And | | | | Eagle gold coin is a sure must-have for coin |
| just like the Quarter Eagle, it also went through | | | | enthusiasts everywhere. |