• 1840 $5 Liberty Gold – No Motto Values

Greysheet & Red Book® PRICE GUIDE

coin-icon-tr
Values / U.S. Coins / Pre-1933 Gold Coinage / $5 Liberty Gold – No Motto (1839–1866)

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $5 Liberty Gold – No Motto (1839–1866) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 7 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1,390.03 and $160,000.00. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $5 Liberty Gold – No Motto (1839–1866) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 7 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1,390.03 and $160,000.00.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for gold coinage starting in 1839 for the half-eagle ($5) denomination. Weighing in at 0.24 ounces (8.359 grams) and 90% purity (10% copper), these coins were well circulated and struck at numerous mints including Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver, and San Francisco.

From 1839-1866 the Liberty half eagles were issued without the Motto ("IN GOD WE TRUST") emblazoned on a ribbon on the reverse above the eagle's head. In 1866, the design was modified to add the motto.

 See More See Less
1840 $5 MS
1840 $5 MS
Value Range: $1,390 - $160,000
$1,390 - $160,000
1840 $5 MS PL
1840 $5 MS PL
Value Range: $35,000 - $42,000
$35,000 - $42,000
1840-C $5 MS
1840-C $5 MS
Value Range: $1,600 - $100,000
$1,600 - $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Value Range: $2,800 - $55,200
$2,800 - $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Value Range: $3,000 - $16,200
$3,000 - $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
1840-O $5 MS
Value Range: $1,399 - $41,400
$1,399 - $41,400
1840-O $5 Large Diameter, B-6528 MS
1840-O $5 Large Diameter, B-6528 MS

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use

Available on Greysheet Marketplace

View All
1857 G$1 PCGS MS66

Buy Now: $5,110.63

1833 BD-1 $2 1/2 PCGS MS66

Buy Now: $220,000.00

1889 G$1 PCGS MS67 CAC

Buy Now: $4,100.00

1900 $2 1/2 PCGS PR66 DCAM

Buy Now: $25,645.63

Dealer Directory

View All Dealers

Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Stack’s Bowers Galleries
 FEATURED

William Conroy

Miami, FL

In God We Trust Coins

In God We Trust Coins
 FEATURED

Doug Anderson

Anthem, AZ

Tangible Asset Management

Tangible Asset Management
 FEATURED

Tony McCall

Sarasota, FL

Greysheet News

View All News
No Dollars? Capped Bust Half Dollars in the China Trade
No Dollars? Capped Bust Half Dollars in the China Trade
1/28/2026

According to Representative Campbell P. White, in his congressional report of 1832, the exportation of half dollars carried on steadily after 1804 and was extensive from 1811–1821.

pen icon

by CDN Publishing

DLRC Awards $5,000 Bounty for Rare Proof Silver Dollar
DLRC Awards $5,000 Bounty for Rare Proof Silver Dollar
1/27/2026

Virginia Beach, VA: Wanted! Dead or Alive!

pen icon

by DLRC

1804 Class III Draped Bust Dollar Leads Heritage FUN Numismatic Auctions Above $63.38 Million
1804 Class III Draped Bust Dollar Leads Heritage FUN Numismatic Auctions Above $63.38 Million
1/21/2026

1879 Coiled Hair Stella, 1829 Capped Head Left Half Eagle and 1934 $10,000 federal reserve note also among event highlights.

pen icon

by Heritage Auctions

Events

View All Events
Map icon

Rothchild Catering & Conference Center

calendar icon

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Map icon

Coinacopia Building

calendar icon

Saturday, November 1, 2025

calendar icon

Saturday, November 1, 2025