$5 Gold Half Eagles
Gold Half Eagles
have a face value of $5 and were issued from 1795 to 1933. The coins
took on standard specifications in 1839, which were used for the
duration of the denomination. The coins contain 90% gold and 10% copper
that yields a net weight of 0.24187 ounces of pure gold. The Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle was issued from 1839 to 1908. The popular Indian Head Gold Half Eagle was issued from 1908 to 1929.
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