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1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. McCloskey-2, Dies 2-B. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1838 $5 CAC AU53
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC MS65
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU55
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 PCGS MS63
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU55
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 DGS VF30 (Cleaned)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 DGS VF30 (Cleaned)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU53
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU55
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU55
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC/CAC AU50
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC/CAC XF45
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (140/245). PCGS Population: (62/98). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 286,58...
Source: Heritage Auctions
1838 $5 MS61 NGC. A scarce Mint State example of this final-year Classic Head Philadelphia half eagle. This date is much mo...
Source: Heritage Auctions
1838 $5 MS63+ PCGS. HM-2, R.3....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1838 $5 MS
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Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
286,588
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.36 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
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1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. McCloskey-2, Dies 2-B. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers
1838 $5 CAC AU53
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC MS65
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU55
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 CAC AU58
Source: CAC Grading
1838 $5 PCGS MS63
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU55
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 DGS VF30 (Cleaned)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 DGS VF30 (Cleaned)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU53
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU55
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC AU55
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC/CAC AU50
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 NGC/CAC XF45
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1838 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (140/245). PCGS Population: (62/98). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 286,58...
Source: Heritage Auctions
1838 $5 MS61 NGC. A scarce Mint State example of this final-year Classic Head Philadelphia half eagle. This date is much mo...
Source: Heritage Auctions
1838 $5 MS63+ PCGS. HM-2, R.3....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1838 Classic Head H...
1838 $5 NGC AU58
1838 $5 NGC AU58
1838 $5 NGC AU58
1838 $5 PCGS AU50
1838 $5 NGC AU53
1838 $5 NCS AU Det...
1838 $5 ANACS AU50...
1838 $5 MS62 PCGS....
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