USA 1885s $5 Liberty Head Gold Coin About Uncirculated

The 1885-S USA $5 Liberty Head Gold Coin is a classic example of 19th-century American gold coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, identified by the ‘S’ mint mark, this historic Half Eagle is a desirable addition to collections of United States gold coins.

The obverse features the iconic Liberty Head wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by thirteen stars and the date 1885. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, accompanied by traditional United States inscriptions.

Struck in 90% gold, the coin weighs approximately 8.36g and contains around 0.2419 troy ounces of fine gold.

This example is graded About Uncirculated, retaining much of its original detail and showing only light signs of circulation. Its combination of classic design, precious-metal content and historic San Francisco Mint provenance makes it an appealing choice for collectors.

The 1885-S $5 Liberty Head Gold Coin is a fine addition to any collection of American gold coins, Liberty Head Half Eagles and 19th-century US coinage.

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