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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 $1,290.25 and $132,000.00. 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 $1,290.25 and $132,000.00.

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.

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1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Value Range: $1,290 - $24,000
$1,290 - $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Value Range: $1,346 - $120,000
$1,346 - $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Value Range: $7,500 - $132,000
$7,500 - $132,000
1842-C $5 Large Date MS
Value Range: $1,850 - $90,000
$1,850 - $90,000
1842-D $5 Small Date MS
Value Range: $1,668 - $39,000
$1,668 - $39,000
1842-D $5 Large Date MS
Value Range: $3,400 - $65,000
$3,400 - $65,000
1842-O $5 MS
Value Range: $2,000 - $43,200
$2,000 - $43,200

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