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1848 $5 MS PL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +0.75%
$1,052.60
1848 $5  MS PL
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Proof-like surfaces.

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: 213617
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
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 260,775
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 88236
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Coin Value History
1848 $5 MS PL

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +0.75%
$1,052.60
GSID:213617 PCGS:88236 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1848 $5 MS PL
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $36,000 $1,234
MS64 - $30,000 $1,234

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