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Collections Object
5 Dollars, Proof, United States, 1821
date made
1821
mint
U.S. Mint, Philadelphia
designer
Reich, John
ID Number
1985.0441.0177
catalog number
1985.0441.0177
accession number
1985.0441
Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar coin, proof
United States, 1821
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty head wearing a cap. 13 stars along coin edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1821
Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scroll above eagle.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 5 D.
Description
Seven quarter eagle proofs are known for the year 1821, but only two proof half eagles are known for this year. This coin is one of them.
Location
Currently not on view
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