1905-S Gold Half Eagles Liberty Head CACG MS 62 CAC

1905-S $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle – CACG MS62 – San Francisco Mint Gold

Offered here is a desirable 1905-S Liberty Head $5 Gold Half Eagle, graded MS62 by CAC Grading. Struck at the historic San Francisco Mint, this coin represents a classic pre-1933 gold issue with strong collector appeal.

The 1905-S issue is a better San Francisco date within the Liberty Head Half Eagle series, with solid demand among collectors. Coins from the San Francisco Mint are well known for their strong strikes and attractive luster, and this example is no exception.

Graded MS62, this coin retains strong original mint luster with pleasing golden color and overall eye appeal. The surfaces show moderate contact marks consistent with the grade, but the coin remains attractive with solid detail throughout Liberty’s portrait and the reverse eagle.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty wearing a coronet surrounded by thirteen stars, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, with an actual gold weight of approximately 0.2419 troy ounces.

Liberty Head Half Eagles are widely collected for their historical significance and gold content, and San Francisco issues are especially popular due to their quality and connection to the West Coast gold era. The MS62 grade offers a great balance between affordability and Mint State preservation.

CACG certification provides added confidence in the coin’s quality and originality, making this a strong addition to any U.S. gold collection or type set.

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