There are some factors that affect the value of the 1880 Liberty Head $5 gold coin such as the coin’s condition and if it was minted at the San Francisco Mint or the Philadelphia Mint. Some 1880 $5 gold coins in poor condition can be worth as little as $480 while coins certified as being almost uncirculated can go for as much as $1,500. However, the vast majority of 1880 $5 gold coins fall somewhere between $570 and $1,000 depending on their specific condition.
History of Liberty Head $5 Gold Piece
The Liberty Head $5 gold piece was first minted in 1839. The Liberty Head $5 gold piece was widely circulated and was often referred to as the half eagle due to its denomination of five dollars. Liberty Head $5 gold pieces were popular among many including those during the California gold rush.
Design
The obverse features Lady Liberty’s left facing profile. The reverse includes a majestic bald eagle that clutches arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in its right. These coins are 0.4806 inches thick, 0.8350 inches in diameter, and weighs roughly 8.359 grams of which almost 8.1 grains are gold.