$5 Gold Liberty 1901-S XF

Updated August 17, 2026

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Lot number236
AuctionAuction #1333-15-US Mint-Gold-Silver-Toned-Coins
DateAugust 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
Auction houseBU Mint LLC
LocationNew York, New York

The 1901-S $5 Gold Liberty coin is part of the Liberty Head Half Eagle series (1839–1908), designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. The obverse features a left-facing Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY”, surrounded by thirteen stars, with the date “1901” below. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, with the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” and inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “FIVE D.”

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