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1855-D $5 Large D MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz
$1,052.60
1855-D $5  Large D MS
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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: 9014
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1855
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
Variety: Large D
Coin Date: 1855-D
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 22,432
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8263
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Coin Value History
1855-D $5 Large D MS
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1855-D $5 Large D MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz
$1,052.60
GSID:9014 PCGS:8263 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1855-D $5 Large D MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $80,500 $1,234
MS64 - $67,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1855-D $5 Large D XF45 NGC. Variety 38-CC....
1855-D $5 Large D XF45 NGC. Variety 38-CC....
$4,680
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 38-EE. Large D. VF-35 (NGC).
$2,760
Sold 3/13/2024
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 38-CC. Medium D. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,520
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 38-CC. Medium D. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 38-CC. Medium D. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$9,000
Sold 8/23/2022
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 32-AA. Large D. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 32-AA. Large D. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$24,000
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1855-D $5 Large D VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/71). PCGS Population: (8/89). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage ...
1855-D $5 Large D VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/71). PCGS Population: (8/89). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage ...
$2,880
Sold 4/25/2021
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large D. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
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$1,800
Sold 8/7/2020
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 32-AA. EF-40 (PCGS).
1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 32-AA. EF-40 (PCGS).
$3,000
Sold 8/6/2020
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1855-D $5 PCGS AU53 (Large D)
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$3,950
Sold 7/29/2019
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1855-D $5 Large D VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/73). PCGS Population: (0/109). Mintage 22,432. ...
1855-D $5 Large D VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/73). PCGS Population: (0/109). Mintage 22,432. ...
$1,680
Sold 2/3/2019
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1855-D $5 Large D MS61 NGC. Variety 38-EE. ...
1855-D $5 Large D MS61 NGC. Variety 38-EE. ...
$15,275
Sold 1/12/2014
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1855-D $5 Large D VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/84). NGC Census: (0/73). Mintage: 22,432. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
1855-D $5 Large D VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/84). NGC Census: (0/73). Mintage: 22,432. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$1,840
Sold 10/25/2011
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$10,925
Sold 10/22/2008
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1855-D $5 Large D--Bent--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 22,432. (#8263)...
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$805
Sold 6/2/2008
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1855-D $5 Large D MS64 NGC. Large mintmark. Variety 32-AA. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system...
$38,812
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$32,200
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$4,800
Sold 11/21/2023
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1855-D $5 PCGS VF35 (Large D)
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$2,750
Sold 4/6/2020
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1855-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 38-CC. Medium D. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
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$6,300
Sold 11/2/2022
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1855-D $5 Large D AU55 NGC. Variety 38-EE. ...
$4,080
Sold 12/13/2018
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