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Coronet Head type (no motto)
Designed and engraved by: Christian Gobrecht (American, about 1785–1844)
Possibly after: Benjamin West (American, 1738–1820)
and: John Reich (American (born in Bavaria), 1768–1833)
and: William Kneass (American, 1781–1841)
Possibly after: Benjamin West (American, 1738–1820)
and: John Reich (American (born in Bavaria), 1768–1833)
and: William Kneass (American, 1781–1841)
U.S. Federal Issue
1840
Mint: United States
Medium/Technique
Gold
Credit Line
Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.890
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObv.: Head of Liberty, 1840
Rev.: Heraldic eagle, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE D."
Rev.: Heraldic eagle, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIVE D."