1893-O $5 Liberty NGC MS62 CAC +
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Introduction
The 1893-O $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle is a compelling example of late 19th-century American gold coinage, certified by NGC in MS62 and further distinguished with CAC approval and a CAC+ designation. Struck in solid 90% gold, this coin offers collectors a tangible link to the economic expansion and industrial growth of the United States during the Gilded Age. With its New Orleans Mint origin and premium certification pedigree, it stands as a highly desirable acquisition for serious numismatists seeking both quality and historical depth.
History
The Liberty Head Half Eagle series, designed by Christian Gobrecht, circulated from 1839 through 1908, serving as a cornerstone of U.S. gold commerce. The 1893-O issue was struck at the New Orleans Mint during a period of fluctuating economic conditions, just before the national financial panic of 1893 fully unfolded. Survivorship of well-preserved examples from this mint is notably limited, as heavy circulation and melting events significantly reduced available populations. Coins that remain in Mint State condition represent a small fraction of original production, making certified examples especially important to advanced collectors.
Design
The obverse features the classic Liberty portrait crowned with a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date positioned below. The reverse displays the heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both military readiness and a preference for peace. The “O” mintmark, located beneath the eagle, confirms its New Orleans origin. The MS62 grade indicates strong mint luster with minimal marks, while CAC approval and the CAC+ designation further affirm superior quality within the assigned grade.
| Mint | New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Year | 1893 |
| Fineness | .900 |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Weight | 0.2419 |
A LITTLE STICKER MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.
Within each number of the coin grading scale is a small range of condition from low-end to high-end. Certified coins of the same grade can be of varying quality. Many of today’s collectors want coins that are solid or premium quality for their assigned grade. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so you can be confident in the value of yours. We verify previously graded coins … and award our sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.
WHAT THE CAC STICKER MEANS:
- Verified. Your coin has been verified as meeting the standard for strict quality within its grade.
- Guaranteed. CAC stands behind our verification.
THE CAC STICKER IS BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.
CAC was founded by leading members of the numismatic community, including John Albanese, a respected authority on coin grading and the rare coin market.
