5 Dollars, Proof, United States, 1821

Description (Brief):

One (1) 5 dollar coin, proof

Description (Brief)

United States, 1821

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty head wearing a cap. 13 stars along coin edge.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1821

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Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scroll above eagle.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 5 D.

Seven quarter eagle proofs are known for the year 1821, but only two proof half eagles are known for this year. This coin is one of them.

Date Made: 1821

Mint: U.S. Mint, PhiladelphiaDesigner: Reich, John

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Related Web Publication: http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/glossary.cfm

Related Publication: Glossary of Coins and Currency Terms

Credit Line: U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Mint

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0441.0177Catalog Number: 1985.0441.0177Accession Number: 1985.0441

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 2.5 cm; 3/32 in x 31/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d1c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1076643

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