Whitman Expo
1853-D $5 Gold MS Values
Details
Until recently scholars believed there were two sizes of mint mark for 1853-D, large and medium. In his 2024 reference, Doug Winters has determined that all 1853-D are the same size, or "Large" D. The so-called Medium D was merely a different mintmark location. PCGS and CACG have both determined they will no longer attribute the Medium D.
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
9004
Coin Date:
1853-D
Denomination:
$5 / $5 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mintage:
89,678
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.359 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
