1882 USA $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle – NGC UNC Details Country: United States Year: 1882 Denomination: $5 (Half Eagle) Composition: Gold (.900) Weight: 8.36 g Pure Gold Content: 7.52 g Diameter: 21.6 mm Designer: Christian Gobrecht Certification: NGC Grade: UNC Details – Cleaned NGC Certification Number: 8590186-002 Description An attractive 1882 American $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This historic gold coin features the classic Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht, depicting Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY", surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original American colonies. The reverse features the traditional American heraldic eagle design. Struck in 90% gold, this coin contains approximately 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by NGC, with the designation UNC Details – Cleaned, indicating uncirculated details with evidence of previous cleaning. A desirable piece of 19th-century American gold coinage, combining precious metal value with historical and numismatic interest. Condition: Please carefully examine the photographs, as they form an important part of the description. Certification: Genuine NGC-certified coin, securely preserved in its original NGC holder.