5 Dollars, Proof, United States, 1828

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One (1) 5 dollar coin, proof

Description (Brief)

United States, 1828

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

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Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1828

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

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

Only two proof half eagles are known with a perfect 1828 date. This is one. Add the known number of surviving strikes for regular circulation and there is still a total of only eight coins!

Date Made: 1828

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

Location: Currently not on view

Place Of Issue: 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: 1985.0441.0217Catalog Number: 1985.0441.0217Accession 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: 25.1 mm; in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-3931-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1076985

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