5 Dollars Classic Head, United States

5 Dollars Classic Head, United States, 1834-1838 obverse image5 Dollars Classic Head, United States, 1834-1838 reverse image
5 Dollars Classic Head coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1834-1838
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of Charlotte, United States (1835-1862), United States Mint of Dahlonega, United States (1835-1862)
5 Dollars Classic Head Reference Price

Reference Price

$1274.99-$144400.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Dollars Classic Head Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Heraldic eagle with Union shield and holding 3 arrows and an olive branch

Engraver:

William Kneass

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Liberty facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with the date below.

Engraver:

William Kneass

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Dollars Classic Head Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTY 1836

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 5 D.

5 Dollars Classic Head Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900) (.100 copper)

Size

5 Dollars Classic Head sizes
  • Weight:8.36 g
  • Diameter:22.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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