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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 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:
376252
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
HM-1
Coin Date:
1838-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
17,179
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
765254
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Coin Value History
1838-C $5 HM-1 MS
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1838-C $5 HM-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$390,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $264,000 | $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 |
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $999 – $120,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
Worth: $999 – $128,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS PL
Worth: $22,500 – $45,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
Worth: $1,124 – $108,000
1835 $5 MS
Worth: $999 – $95,000
1836 $5 MS
Worth: $999 – $95,000
1837 $5 MS
Worth: $1,009 – $230,000
1838 $5 MS
Worth: $1,009 – $282,000
1838-C $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $325,000
1838-D $5 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $143,000
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, VF35 PCGS....
$13,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, AU58 NGC....
$32,400
1838-C $5 HM-1, Winter-1, High R.4, XF45 NGC....
$11,100
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. A tiny, disconnected berry sits under the top leaf pair, a clue that this coin was str...
$13,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, AU50 NGC. ...
$18,000
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$18,000
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, VF30 NGC. ...
$8,700
1838-C Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-4+. AU-58 (PCGS).
$43,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$18,000
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$13,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$7,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$15,600
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$16,200
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$10,800
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, XF40 NGC. ...
$10,200
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