The US $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle coin, minted from 1839 to 1908, has the following weight specifications:
- Gross Weight: 8.359 grams.
- Gold Content: 0.24187 troy ounces (approximately 7.525 grams).
- Composition: The coin is made of 90% gold and 10% copper.
Is a $5 gold coin 1/10 of an ounce?
From my experience, The Gold American Eagle comes in four different sizes and this is the smallest version of this coin. Weighing about a tenth of a troy ounce, it is more modestly-sized than a dime and has a face value of $5.
How much does a 5 gold coin weigh?
Thanks for asking. There are two basic kinds of gold five pounds coin: the gold £5 (quintuple sovereign) type and the gold Crown. They are both made of 22 carat gold, and weigh exactly the same ( 39.94 grams ). The diameter of the gold crown is slightly larger than the £5 piece.
How much is a $5 Liberty Gold coin worth?
Generally speaking, you should expect to pay no less than $300 for a $5 Liberty. The value of the gold present in the coin sets a baseline price that ensures even the worst preserved coins will sell for three figures.
How many grams of gold are in a $5 gold coin?
The $5 Liberty gold half eagle coins were designed by Christian Gobrecht and were minted from 1839 – 1908. Weight: 8.359 grams ; composition . 900 gold, . 100 copper (net weight .