1844 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS XF45

In its assigned graded of XF45, this is a more affordable piece to add to your collection. Gold specialist David Akers writes of the 1844 $5, "This date is not as common as the 1843 or 1847 and is moderately rare in all grades. Most known specimens are well worn and AU or uncirculated examples are surprisingly rare." PCGS has graded 93 as XF45 with 199 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $875.00 in XF45.

The Second Philadelphia Mint, where this more affordable coin was struck in 1844. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Here's an interesting aside for collectors: the Liberty head half eagle was the only coin to be struck at every single U.S. mint. So, if you would like to put together a type set of Liberty head $5 half eagles, then a great project would be to acquire one of each minted in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver! Imagine putting together that unique set of seven coins from seven different mints. Wouldn't that be a great numismatic accomplishment? The current offering from the Philadelphia Mint would be great start!