1904-S $5 Gold Liberty XF

Gold Half-Eagles from the “Gold Rush Mint”

Here’s a United States Gold Half-Eagle struck at least 115 years ago by the San Francisco Mint, the “Gold Rush Mint” that opened in 1854 to serve the gold mines of the California Gold Rush. All major details are still sharp on these coins. You’ll be able to read the word “Liberty” in the coronet on the obverse, and the shield on the reverse is still well-defined. Struck in 8.359 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold, each coin available here was struck in 1904 and comes in nice collector grade Extremely Fine (XF) condition.

This Five Dollar Gold Liberty Was The Merchant’s Choice

From the moment the first of these coins rolled out of the United States Mint in the mid-1800s to their final curtain call just after the Turn of the Century, the Five Dollar Gold Liberty Half Eagle served as the fuel of business across the country. This workhorse coin of commerce had the perfect balance of its time — a large enough denomination for most day-to-day transactions, yet small enough for merchants to easily make change. Imagine a coin with the same ubiquity and utility as today’s $20 bill, and you pretty much get the idea!

Once Everywhere, Now Hard To Find!

Of course, popularity in circulation can be a bad sign for a coin’s longevity. Even though these $5 coins were minted in large quantities, their constant use combined with the gold recall of 1933 reduced their numbers significantly. In fact, coin experts estimate that more than 90% of U.S. gold coins have been melted, which means availability for those remaining is very limited. It’s especially difficult to find one in nice condition today. Fortunately, you don’t have to look any further! Secure yours now before our supply runs out!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• POPULAR, LONG-RUNNING DESIGN – The $5 Gold “Liberty Head” Half Eagles was designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was issued for circulation from 1839 to 1908.
• STRUCK IN FINE GOLD – These Gold Half Eagles were each minted in 8.359 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold and measure 21.6 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER U.S. COINAGE – Each Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle has a legal-tender face value of $5. Gold coins like this were widely circulated and used by people every day for transactions large and small.
• ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1904-S $5 Gold Liberty will come in nice Extremely Fine (XF) condition.
• SCARCE, HARD-TO-FIND COINS – Millions of these gold coins were melted in 1933 after President Franklin D Roosevelt recalled gold coins from the public in 1933. Millions more were lost to international business transactions where they were often melted or hidden away and forgotten in foreign bank vaults.

Struck more than 115 years ago, this coin will make a prized addition to your own personal hoard! Secure this vintage Gold Half Eagle today!