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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:
8897
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
377,505
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8246
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Coin Value History
1851 $5 MS
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1851 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$65,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $55,000 | $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 |
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: $1,019 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $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: $1,066 – $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
1851 $5 AU58+ PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 58 (2 in 58+), 60 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,513.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$1,708
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (ICG).
$1,440
1851 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 47 in 50, 187 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,368.73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 377,5...
$1,342
1851 $5 AU55 PCGS. Ex: PCGS 30th Anniversary. PCGS Population: 60 in 55, 93 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,316.90 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,525
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$840
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$840
1851 $5 MS63 NGC....
$6,000
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$600
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$600
1851 $5 PCGS/CAC MS60
$1,950
$5 1851 PCGS MS65
$52,875
1851 $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/425). PCGS Population: (3/275). VF30. Mintage 377,505. ...
$384
1851 Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$400
1851 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$19,975
1851 $5 -- Obverse Damaged -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/343). PCGS Population (0/175). Mintage: 377,505. Numismedia W...
$306
1851 $5 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,346.07 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 377,505. ...
$1,260
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$1,560
1851 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$600
1851 $5 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 377,505. ...
$1,080
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