United States 1861-D 5 dollars
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The 1861-D 5 dollars was the final half eagle struck at the Dahlonega Mint and the key date in the series. Specialist Doug Winter estimates that there are about 75 extant. It is of historic interest as it is likely that some of the coins were struck after the Confederacy took over the Dahlonega Mint. Accordingly, this is one of the most popular coins minted at Dahlonega due to its connection, in part, with the Civil War. Most surviving examples are known to exhibit deep, detracting marks on both obverse and reverse due to mishandling and the rigors of circulation.
Recorded mintage: 1,597.
'Specification: 21.6 mm diameter, 8.359 g, 0.900 fine gold, .2418 troy oz AGW, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 69.
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