5 Dollars "1878 Half Eagle" (Pattern; brass) 1878 front 5 Dollars "1878 Half Eagle" (Pattern; brass) 1878 back
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5 Dollars "1878 Half Eagle" Pattern; brass

1878 year
Brass - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1878
Value
5 Dollars (5&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#258071
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Eagle with open wings center holding olive branch and arrows in talons. ". UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ." and "FIVE DOLLARS" at rim.

Lettering:
. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .
FIVE DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Dollars "1878 Half Eagle" (Pattern; brass) 1878 from United States made of Brass is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was created as a trial piece for a potential new design for the Half Eagle coin, but it was ultimately not adopted. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.