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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72381
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2417 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1834-1838
Coin Date:
Classic Head Half Eagle
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
Worth: $1,082 – $128,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS PL
Worth: $22,500 – $45,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
Worth: $1,207 – $108,000
1835 $5 MS
Worth: $1,082 – $95,000
1836 $5 MS
Worth: $1,082 – $95,000
1837 $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $230,000
1838 $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $282,000
1838-C $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $325,000
1838-D $5 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $143,000
1835 $5 HM-8, High R.3, AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,444.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 371,534. ...
$1,525
1835 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-2+. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,220
1835 $5 Script 8, HM-7, R.6, XF40 NGC. CDN: $1,239.05 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 371,534. ...
$2,074
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-1, R.3,Plain 4 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 67 in 30, 2358 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,163.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,159
1836 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-6, R.3, Good 6 NGC. CDN: $1,063.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 553,147. ...
$1,037
1836 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-6, R.3, AU55 NGC. CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 553,147. ...
$2,380
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, XF45 NGC. CDN: $1,428.48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 553,147. ...
$1,464
1837 $5 HM-3, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$5,612
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$10,065
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-1, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,630.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 657,460. ...
$2,257
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-2. Plain 4. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,320
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-2. Plain 4. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC.
$9,300
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-4, High R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$14,640
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. AG-3 (NGC).
$1,200
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$34,160
1835 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS60 NGC....
$4,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, VF35 PCGS....
$13,200
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. MS-65 (PCGS).
$90,000
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-5. Rarity-2. Plain 4. Triple Punched 4. VF-20 (PCGS).
$960
1836 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-6, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/1145 and 0/6+). Mintage 553,147....
$780
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