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1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2579 oz
$1,122.23
1806 $5  Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS
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Obverse Description

Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagle's right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8806
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1806
Reverse Designer: Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness: 0.9167
Weight (gr): 8.75 gr
Weight (oz): 0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.2579 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 25
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Knob 6, 7x6 Stars
Coin Date: 1806
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 54,417
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1795-1807
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity: 2
PCGS #: 8089
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Coin Value History
1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS
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1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2579 oz
$1,122.23
GSID:8806 PCGS:8089 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $174,000 $1,234
MS65 - $120,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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