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There are approximately a dozen Shultz & Company half eagles in private hands today, many of which are surprisingly well-worn. A single example has been called mint state, and any original, lustrous specimen would qualify for the condition census.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with SHULTS & Co. on diadem, 1851, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle encircled by PURE CALIFORNIA GOLD. FIVE D.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11872
Obverse Lettering:
SHULTS & Co., 1851
Reverse Lettering:
PURE CALIFORNIA GOLD. FIVE D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Schultz & Co.
Variety 2:
K-1
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 12 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10316
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Coin Value History
1851 G$5 Schultz & Co., K-1 MS
Value By Grade
1851 G$5 Schultz & Co., K-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$1,440,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,200,000 | $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 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1851 Schultz & Co. $5. K-1. Rarity-6+. EF Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$40,800
1851 $5 Schultz & Co. Five Dollar MS62 PCGS. K-1, High R.6....
$1,020,000
1851 $5 Shultz & Co. Five Dollar AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-1, High R.6. ...
$432,000
1851 $5 Shultz & Co. Five Dollar AU Details, Environmental Damage, NCS. Kagin-1, High R.6. The correct spelling was apparen...
$23,000
1851 $5 Shultz & Co. Five Dollar MS62 NGC. K-1, R.7. ...
$340,750
1851 $5 Shultz & Co. Five Dollar AU53 NGC. K-1, R.7. ...
$152,750
1851 $5 Schultz & Co. Five Dollar AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-1, High R.6. ...
$235,000
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