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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8820
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1818
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
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
Coin Date:
1818
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
48,588
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1813-1829
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8119
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Coin Value History
1818 $5 MS
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1818 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$345,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1812-five-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,400 – $220,000
1807 $5 Capped Bust, Left MS
Worth: $3,400 – $235,000
1808 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $72,000
1808/7 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $126,000
1809/8 $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $160,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $168,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $55,000 – $420,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $122,200
1811 $5 Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1811 $5 Small 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $96,000
1812 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $240,000
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/365xxx/b7afa921-de9d-489a-aeb5-ecb7c7ea0b54.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,750 – $175,000
1813 $5 MS
Worth: $3,900 – $185,000
1814/3 $5 MS
Worth: $4,200 – $150,000
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5 -- Mount Removed -- NCS Details. AU. ...
$7,930
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS62+ PCGS. ...
$30,500
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$15,250
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$15,860
1818 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. VG Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$3,360
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS63 PCGS....
$51,600
1818 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$34,800
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, AU53 PCGS. ...
$15,600
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5 -- Scratched -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$7,200
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS60 NGC. CAC. ...
$19,975
1818 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-5. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$129,250
1818 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. EF-45 (NGC).
$11,170
1818 $5 -- Ex-Jewelry, Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. VF20 Details. BD-1, R.5. ...
$2,070
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5 -- Obverse Tooled -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF40....
$6,900
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS62+ PCGS. ...
$25,620
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, AU58 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b, as usual, showing a peripheral die crack through the lower right...
$15,600
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1818 $5 -- Plugged -- NCS. Genuine. Mintage 48,588....
$4,800
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$78,000
1818 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS61 NGC. ...
$19,200
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