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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8856
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2417 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Classic Head, Plain 4
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
657,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8171
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Coin Value History
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
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1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$153,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $129,500 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
![Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1834-five-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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1838-D $5 MS
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1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-1, R.3,Plain 4 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 67 in 30, 2358 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,163.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,159
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-7, R.3, AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,554.53 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 657,460. ...
$1,769
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$4,026
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-1, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,630.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 657,460. ...
$2,257
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-2. Plain 4. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,320
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. Plain 4. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$1,560
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-5. Rarity-2. Plain 4. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,400
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,344.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 657,460....
$1,380
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-2. Plain 4. MS-62 (NGC).
$6,600
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, AU55 NGC. Mintage 657,460....
$2,040
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-2. Plain 4. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,200
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-8. Rarity-4. Plain 4. VF-35 (PCGS).
$1,080
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. Plain 4. MS-65 * (NGC).
$72,000
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-5. Rarity-2. Plain 4. Triple Punched 4. VF-20 (PCGS).
$960
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$19,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-8, R.4, MS63 NGC....
$10,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, Genuine -- Scratched -- ANACS. Details. Mintage 657,460....
$660
1834 $5 Plain 4 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/1728). NGC Census: (5/2316). Mintage 657,460. ...
$576
1834 $5 Plain 4 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/2299). PCGS Population: (4/1702). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage ...
$630
1834 $5 Plain 4 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (21/259). PCGS Population: (10/182). CDN: $2,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintag...
$2,160
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