  
The first Five-Dollar Gold piece was known as a "Half Eagle." This was the first gold coin actually struck by the United States government.
First Minted in 1839 - The $5 Liberty Head gold coin design was popular from 1839 until 1929 when minting of all $5 gold U.S. coins ended.
Struck at 7 U.S. Mints - The $5 Liberty Head gold coin is the only gold series in our Nation's History minted at 7 different United States Mint branches! The design was created by Christian Gobrecht and features a Liberty head encircled by 13 stars representing the first 13 colonies.
Magnficent Heraldic Eagle Reverse - The reverse has a majestic Eagle with outstretched wings. In 1866 the motto "In God We Trust" was added above the head of the eagle in a flowing banner.
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