1881 $5 Gold Liberty MS62 NGC Brown Label

The 1881 $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle stands as a timeless representation of 19th-century American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this piece showcases the classic Christian Gobrecht design—Lady Liberty facing left, adorned with a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original colonies. The reverse presents a majestic heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, embodying the nation’s enduring balance between strength and peace.

1881 $5 Gold Liberty MS62 NGC

Certified MS62 by NGC and presented in the Brown Label holder, this example displays a sharp strike and bright, satiny luster typical of higher Mint State coins from this era. With a mintage of 969,000 coins, the 1881 issue is a sought-after date among pre-1933 gold enthusiasts for its combination of beauty, historical relevance, and numismatic value. Containing .2419 troy ounces of pure gold, it remains an affordable yet significant piece of early U.S. gold history.