1885(S)San Francisco $5 Gold Liberty MS62 NGC Brown Label

The 1885-S $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle is a classic example of pre-1933 U.S. gold coinage, struck at the San Francisco Mint during an era of expanding commerce in the American West. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY”, encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse depicts a bold heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both strength and peace.

1885 S $5 Gold Liberty MS62 NGC

Graded MS62 by NGC and secured within their Brown Label holder, this coin exhibits a strong strike and vibrant mint luster typical of the San Francisco Mint’s precision during the 1880s. With a modest mintage of 1,912,000 pieces, Mint State examples remain desirable among collectors for their combination of eye appeal and historical significance. Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, this coin contains an actual gold weight of .2419 troy ounces.