1882 $5

Description

1882 Philadelphia $5 Liberty Head Gold Coin, PCGS MS-66. This exceptional 1882 $5 gold piece represents a classic example of the Liberty Head half eagle series designed by Christian Gobrecht. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without mintmark, this coin exhibits the hallmark characteristics of the denomination: a reeded edge, 21.65mm diameter, and the standard composition of 90% gold and 10% copper totaling 8.36 grams. The Philadelphia Mint produced 2,514,520 examples that year, making this date one of the most readily available in the entire Liberty Head $5 series. The PCGS MS-66 grade places this example in the upper echelon of preservation, showcasing excellent eye appeal with well-preserved design details and lustrous surfaces. This particular specimen demonstrates the quality that sophisticated collectors seek, with only three examples graded at this level by PCGS, making it a notable rarity in this specific grade despite the date's overall availability. The technical perfection of this coin is reflected in its exceptional technical grade. As one of the most obtainable dates in the Liberty Head $5 series, the 1882 remains popular with both type collectors and series enthusiasts. This MS-66 example combines accessibility with rarity at the grade level, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire a high-quality representative of this iconic American gold coinage at the turn of the nineteenth century.