If you mean a $5.00 coin made in 1929 or before? It contains .24187oz of pure gold. A $5.00 American Eagle Bullion coin is 1/10th oz. pure gold.
value of an five dollar gold liberty head
About $325, for its gold content.
The only gold Bicentennial of Congress coin minted is a Five dollar coin not a half dollar, it is valued at about $300.00.
In circulated grades both coins have the same values of $312.00-$414.00 depending on grade. In uncirculated grades the 1900 is $444.00 & the 1903-S is $504.00
Miss Liberty is on most $5 gold coins, except for various commemoratives.
$275.00 to $300.00 in circulated condition
Current retail is around $260
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The 1905 Half Eagle [$5] bears a portrayal of Lady Liberty.
The US five dollar gold piece was first minted in 1795. There were many designs. The most common designs were the Liberty Head Type (1839-1908) and Indian Head Type (1908-1929).
A 2000 American Eagle five dollar gold coin with a mint mark of "S" or "W" is worth in a MS 65: $110; if the "W" coin is in proof condition (PF65), the value is: $125.
Due to a shortage of blanks used to make the coins none were produced. NOTE: The coins are referred to as American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins not walking liberty gold pieces.