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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:
8905
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,734
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8280
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Coin Value History
1859 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$75,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $62,500 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $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: $1,015 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,015 – $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: $1,062 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,015 – $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: $1,087 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1859 $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. The 1859 issue of 16,734 half eagles out of Philadelphia rivals the br...
$5,368
1859 $5 AU50 PCGS....
$3,120
1859 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$30,000
1859 $5 AU53 NGC. Ex: Rive d'Or Collection. NGC Census: (20/41). Mintage 16,734....
$1,980
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,050
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1859 $5 VF30 NGC. Honey-gold surfaces show myriad faint lines and tiny abrasions, but no marks of individual consequence fo...
$990
1859 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/63 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (5/91 and 0/0+). CDN: $708.12.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35...
$1,140
1859 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (10/80). PCGS Population: (9/45). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$780
1859 $5 MS62 NGC. Gold CAC. ...
$21,150
1859 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population (0/1). Mintage: 16,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS6...
$4,888
1859 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$3,416
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,040
1859 $5 MS63 NGC. The single finest graded example of ...
$9,200
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,400
1859 Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$999
1859 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). OH.
$3,600
1859 $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/82). PCGS Population (2/37). Mintage: 16,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in V...
$518
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