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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:
8836
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
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:
1826
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,069
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1813-1829
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8135
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Coin Value History
1826 $5 MS
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1826 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$672,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $540,000 | $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
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS61 PCGS. ...
$70,150
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS60 PCGS....
$63,106
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Gold CAC. ...
$162,000
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$45,600
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$264,000
1826 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. Low 13th Star, Large Letters. AU-55 (PCGS).
$32,900
1826 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-5. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$446,500
$8,225
1826 $5 --Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. AU50 Details. Breen-6485, BD-1, R.5. The Capped Head Left half eagle is one of the most ...
$6,900
1826 $5 NGC MS64
$86,250
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS61 PCGS. ...
$57,600
$34,500
1826 $5 BD-1, R.5, MS62 PCGS. Gold CAC. ...
$111,625
1826 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU58 Details. Breen-6485, BD-1, High R.5. This is a sharply detailed piece with deep green-gold co...
$18,400
1826 $5 MS65 NGC. BD-1, R.5. ...
$235,000
1826 $5 AU55 PCGS. ...
$69,000
1826 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC. BD-2, R.8. ...
$763,750
$10,350
1826 $5 MS61 NGC. BD-1, R.5. ...
$47,000
1826 $5 MS62+ PCGS. CAC. Breen-6485, BD-1, High R.5. ...
$80,500
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