1886-S $5 CAC Liberty Half Eagle NGC MS64 (777401007)

1886-S $5 Liberty Half Eagle – NGC MS64 (CAC Certified)

This 1886-S $5 Liberty Half Eagle has been certified and graded by NGC as MS64, and it has also earned CAC approval—signifying quality within its grade. NGC’s secure encapsulation guarantees the coin’s Mint State 64 condition and authenticity.

Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this classic U.S. gold coin is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series, which was produced from 1839 to 1908 and designed by Christian Gobrecht. As the only U.S. coin design ever struck at seven different mints, the $5 Liberty Half Eagle carries historical significance alongside its gold content.

This high-grade example offers a compelling blend of numismatic appeal and tangible gold value—ideal for collectors and investors alike.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $5

• Grade: MS64 (Certified by NGC, CAC Approved)

• Designer: Christian Gobrecht

• Mint Mark: S (San Francisco)

• Metal Content: 0.2419 troy oz of gold

• Weight: 8.359 grams

• Diameter: 21.6 mm

• Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

• Obverse: Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” surrounded by 13 stars

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch

• Edge: Reeded

• Mint: U.S. Mint

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