1898 Liberty Head $5 Gold Half Eagle – NGC MS61 – Classic U.S. Gold Coin

Description: Offered here is an 1898 Liberty Head Half Eagle, certified MS61 by NGC. This beautiful $5 gold piece features the enduring design of Lady Liberty by Christian Gobrecht and was struck in .900 fine gold at the Philadelphia Mint. With original mint luster and strong detail for the grade, this Mint State example offers both historic appeal and gold value for collectors and investors alike. Specifications: Denomination: $5 Half Eagle Year of Issue: 1898 Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) Designer: Christian Gobrecht Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper Fineness: .900 Diameter: 21.6 mm Weight: 8.36 grams (0.24187 oz actual gold weight) Grade: MS61 Certification: NGC Holder: NGC-certified slab Highlights: Certified Mint State 61 by NGC – original surfaces with full detail Classic Liberty Head design – long-running series from 1839 to 1908 Struck at the Philadelphia Mint Contains nearly 1/4 oz actual gold weight (.24187 oz AGW) Obverse: Liberty with