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5 Dollars Classic Head
| Gold (.900) (.100 copper) | 8.36 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1838 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#40781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle with Union shield and holding 3 arrows and an olive branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
5 D.
Engraver: William Kneass
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These coins were initially produced under the US Coinage Act of 28 Jun. 1834 which set the standard weight at 129 grains and the gold content at 116 grains, hence a fineness of .8992. Coins in 1837 and after were produced under the Coinage Act of 18 Jan. 1837 which change the gold content to 116.1 grains to give a standard fineness of .900.1834
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 1834-1838 United States $5 Gold Coin (Classic Head) is that it was designed by Christian Gobrecht, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. Gobrecht's design features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY" and surrounded by 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies. The coin's reverse side shows an eagle with outstretched wings and a shield with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" inscribed above it. The coin was minted from 1834 to 1838 and has a diameter of 23.5 mm.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | 657460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 371534 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 553147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 207121 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 286588 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 C | 17179 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 D | 20583 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Classic Head) 1834-1838 coin.
