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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8888
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1843
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
611,205
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8213
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Coin Value History
1843 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $39,500 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845d-5-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,018 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,018 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,120 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,065 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,018 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,090 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1843 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 55, 94 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,452.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 611,20...
$1,464
1843 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,440
1843 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 53, 169 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,388.73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 611,2...
$1,403
1843 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 37 in 58, 57 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,514.77 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 611,205...
$1,708
1843 $5 MS60 NGC. Ex: S.S. New York. NGC Shipwreck Certification. NGC Census: 0 in 60, 0 finer (10/25). Mintage 611,205...
$6,300
1843 $5 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 611,205. ...
$810
1843 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$12,000
1843 $5 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 611,205. ...
$552
1843 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1843 $5 MS64 PCGS....
$15,000
1843 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1843 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,960
1843 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$528
1843 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/349). NGC Census: (6/541). Mintage 611,205. ...
$376
1843 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/356). NGC Census: (4/547). Mintage 611,205. ...
$411
1843 $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$25,300
1843 $5 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$161
1843 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,200
1843 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (50/474). PCGS Population: (71/225). CDN: $632 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 611,205....
$660
1843 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 53, 168 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,168.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 611,2...
$1,080
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