1899 $5 Gold Liberty MS62 NGC Brown Label

The 1899 $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle stands as a classic piece of American numismatic heritage, designed by Christian Gobrecht and struck during the height of the nation’s gold coinage era. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY”, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. The reverse displays a bold heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, embodying both military readiness and peace.

1899 $5 Gold Liberty MS62 NGC

Certified MS62 by NGC and housed in their Brown Label holder, this coin exhibits attractive mint luster and moderate contact marks typical for the grade, offering collectors an affordable yet beautiful example of late 19th-century U.S. gold. Each $5 Liberty is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams with an actual gold weight of .2419 troy ounces. With a mintage of 1,748,575, the 1899 issue remains a popular choice for both type and date collectors seeking eye-catching pre-1933 gold in Mint State condition.