1881 $5, RPD, FS-305, MS

Description

1881 $5 Gold Liberty Head Half Eagle, Repunched Date FS-305, MS-63 NGC. This exceptional 1881 Half Eagle represents an important variety for the advanced gold coin collector. The coin exhibits a repunched date (RPD) catalogued as FS-305, a notable die variety that adds numismatic significance beyond the standard issue. The repunching is visible on the date elements, making this piece particularly desirable to variety specialists and type collectors alike. Graded MS-63 by NGC (Certification #3733958043), this example displays the characteristic luster and eye appeal expected of a Mint State specimen from this era. The 1881 Half Eagle represents the Liberty Head design in its mature period, struck in 90% gold and 10% copper with a face value of five dollars. The coin retains excellent definition throughout, with well-preserved design elements and a pleasing strike quality typical of the Philadelphia Mint's output during this period. The combination of Mint State preservation, the significant FS-305 variety attribution, and the historical appeal of pre-1933 U.S. gold coinage makes this an attractive offering for collectors focused on die varieties, gold type sets, or nineteenth-century American numismatic material.