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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:
8826
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1820
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
Variety:
Curl Base 2, Large Letters
Coin Date:
1820
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
263,806
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1813-1829
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8127
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Coin Value History
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters MS
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1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$600,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $480,000 | $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 |
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
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters, BD-9, High R.7, AU58+ PCGS. ...
$31,720
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-6. Curved-Base 2, Large Letters. MS-63 (PCGS).
$49,200
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters, BD-5, R.6, MS62 PCGS....
$63,000
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters, BD-5, R.6, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$144,000
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters, BD-7, High R.7, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$516,000
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-7. Rarity-7. Curved-Base 2, Large Letters. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC.
$192,000
1820 $5 Curl 2, Large Letters -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. BD-5, R.6. ...
$19,975
1820 $5 Curl 2, Large Letters MS61 PCGS. Large Letters, Breen-6477, BD-5, R.6. ...
$23,000
$4,140
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters, BD-9, High R.7, AU58+ PCGS....
$38,400
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-6. Curved-Base 2, Large Letters. MS-63 (PCGS).
$55,200
1820 $5 Curl Base 2, Large Letters, BD-5, R.6, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$129,250
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-7. Rarity-7. Curl Base 2, Large Letters. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC.
$174,000
$4,600
1820 $5 Curl 2, Large Letters MS63 PCGS. Breen-6477, B. 3-C, Miller-134, R.4. Misattributed by PCGS as the Small Letters va...
$29,900
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-7. Rarity-7. Curl Base 2, Large Letters. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC.
$180,000
$25,300
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-7. Curl Base 2, Large Letters. Rarity-7. Mint State-65+ (PCGS).
$188,000
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-7. Curl Base 2, Large Letters. Rarity-7. Mint State-65+ (PCGS).
$188,000
1820 $5 Curl 2, Large Letters MS65 PCGS. ...
$253,000
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