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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:
8911
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1865
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:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,270
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8298
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Coin Value History
1865 $5 MS
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1865 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845d-5-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,051 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,051 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,093 – $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: $1,098 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,051 – $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: $1,123 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,183 – $120,000
1865 $5 AU55 NGC....
$22,200
1865 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$30,000
1865 $5 XF40 PCGS....
$43,200
$5 1865 PCGS MS61 CAC
$55,812
1865 $5 AU50 NGC. ...
$18,000
$2,932
$11,500
1865 $5 MS60 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint produced just 1,...
$17,250
$12,075
1865 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$27,600
1865 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$33,600
1865 $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. ...
$4,406
1865 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$37,600
1865 $5 AU50 NGC. ...
$17,625
1865 Liberty Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$18,800
1865 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$20,400
1865 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$37,600
1865 $5 NGC AU50
$7,763
1865 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$17,626
1865 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$17,625
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