5 Dollars, Proof, United States, 1845

5 Dollars, Proof, United States, 1845

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar coin, proof
United States, 1845
Obverse Image: Left facing Liberty with hair tied in a bun and wearing a coronet. 13 stars around.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1845
Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE D.
Description
United States Mint, Philadelphia. Obverse: Head of Liberty facing left, with coronet; stars around, date below. Reverse: Eagle, denomination. This is one of four proofs known.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1845
mint
U.S. Mint. Philadelphia
designer
Gobrecht, Christian
place of issue
United States
Physical Description
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
185 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements
overall: dia. 21.6 mm; wt. 8.368 g
ID Number
1985.0441.0368
catalog number
1985.0441.0368
accession number
1985.0441
Credit Line
U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Mint
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Data Source
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