1884-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle – San Francisco Mint

1884-S $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle – San Francisco Mint This is an authentic 1884-S Liberty Head Half Eagle, struck in 90% gold (0.2419 troy oz actual gold weight) and minted at the San Francisco Mint. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY”, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies and the date 1884 below. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the mintmark “S” below the eagle and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.” Denomination: $5 (Half Eagle) Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper Weight: 8.36 grams Diameter: 21.6 mm Mint: San Francisco (“S” mintmark) Mintage: 976,910 coins This coin is part of the historic Liberty Head Half Eagle series (1839–1908), cherished by collectors and investors alike for its classic design, solid gold content, and historical significance.