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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:
8862
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
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
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
371,534
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8173
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Coin Value History
1835 $5 MS
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1835 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$114,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $84,000 | $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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Worth: $1,087 – $230,000
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1835 $5 HM-8, High R.3, AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,444.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 371,534. ...
$1,525
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-2+. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,220
1835 $5 Script 8, HM-7, R.6, XF40 NGC. CDN: $1,239.05 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 371,534. ...
$2,074
1835 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 371,534. ...
$2,806
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,548.21 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 371,534. ...
$2,196
1835 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,419.29 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 371,534....
$2,440
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$34,160
1835 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS60 NGC....
$4,200
1835 $5 HM-3, High R.5, AU58 NGC. Ex: Bass. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (0/1). CDN: $2,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$4,200
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, MS62 NGC....
$7,200
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. MS-61 (PCGS).
$5,640
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, VF35 PCGS. Housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (1/5). Mintage 371,534....
$1,620
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, MS63 PCGS....
$13,200
1835 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/591 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (21/760 and 0/8+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$870
1835 $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/789). PCGS Population: (3/642). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 371,...
$660
1835 $5 HM-3, High R.5, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). The leaves almost touch U in UNITED, a key pick-up point for the scarc...
$810
1835 $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/610). PCGS Population (1/431). Mintage: 371,534. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$431
1835 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/5). Mintage 371,534....
$2,400
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$960
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,320
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