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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8956
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1839-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
18,939
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8193
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Coin Value History
1839-D $5 MS
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1839-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$95,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $1,101 – $192,000
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Worth: $1,101 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,120 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,148 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,101 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,173 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
1839-D $5 VF25 PCGS. Winter 2-A. ...
$7,930
1839-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 2-A. EF-40 (NGC).
$9,600
1839-D $5 AU58 NGC. Winter 2-A....
$33,600
1839-D $5 MS60 PCGS. Winter 2-A....
$36,000
1839-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 2-A. AU Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$8,400
1839-D $5 AU53 NGC. CAC. Variety 2-A....
$19,200
1839-D $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2-A....
$31,200
1839-D $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 2-A....
$10,200
1839-D $5 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/144 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/126 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG...
$4,200
1839-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 2-A. EF-45 (PCGS).
$10,800
1839-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 2-A. MS-62 (PCGS).
$252,000
1839-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$43,200
1839-D $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 2-A. ...
$6,600
1839-D Liberty Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,037
1839-D Liberty Half Eagle. VF-30 (NGC).
$4,277
1839-D $5 Fine 12 NGC. ...
$1,610
$1,955
1839-D $5 Good 4 ANACS. Variety 2-A (per Doug Winter's ...
$690
1839-D $5
$489
1839-D $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2-A. Smooth, natural patina characterizes the olive-gold surfaces of this midgrade 1839-D...
$9,600
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