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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:
8989
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
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:
1848-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
47,465
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8238
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Coin Value History
1848-D $5 MS
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1848-D $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
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)
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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: $1,066 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $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: $1,091 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1848-D $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Winter 22-N. The Dahlonega branch mint struck 47,465 half eagles in 1848, and while the 1848-D is...
$11,294
1848-D $5 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: 8 in 40, 110 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,925.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40...
$3,172
1848-D $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. Winter 20-L....
$4,080
1848-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 22-P. VF Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$2,160
1848-D $5 AU50 NGC. Winter-20-L. ...
$4,560
1848-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 20-R. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1848-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 20-R. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,080
1848-D $5 VF20 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (5/157 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (3/124 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,...
$2,280
1848-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 22-O. Die State II. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,500
1848-D $5 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/164 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/129 and 0/0+). Mintage 47,465. ...
$1,380
1848-D $5 -- Scratched -- ANACS. AU58 Details. Mintage 47,465....
$4,080
1848-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 22-O. Die State II. MS-62 (PCGS).
$22,800
1848-D $5 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Unlisted Variety. ...
$1,880
1848-D $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (1/109). PCGS Population (1/126). Mintage: 47,400. Numismed...
$764
1848-D Liberty Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$23,805
1848-D $5 Good 4 NGC. ...
$920
$9,200
$12,075
1848-D $5
$431
1848-D $5 -- Damaged, Cleaned, Tooled -- ANACS Details. AU53. Mintage 47,465. ...
$3,120
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