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1882 S Liberty Head $5 Gold Coin

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Chesapeake, Virginia, US

This lot features an 1882 S Liberty Head $5 gold coin. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, as indicated by the included assay image showing “Gold-90% bal Cu” and a reading of 11.37. The obverse depicts Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars and the year…

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Chesapeake, Virginia, United States (US)

Item description:

This lot features an 1882 S Liberty Head $5 gold coin. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, as indicated by the included assay image showing “Gold-90% bal Cu” and a reading of 11.37. The obverse depicts Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars and the year “1882.” The reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and arrows, with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.” inscribed, and an “S” mint mark below the eagle. The coin appears to be in good circulated condition with visible details and minimal wear considering its age, though specific grading is not available. The mint mark ‘S’ indicates it was struck at the San Francisco Mint.