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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:
8895
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
133,070
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8240
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Coin Value History
1849 $5 MS
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1849 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $982 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $982 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,020 – $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: $1,029 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $982 – $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: $1,054 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,110 – $120,000
1849 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 55, 26 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,802.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 133,07...
$1,586
1849 $5 MS62+ NGC. Repunched Date, Breen-6582, VP-001. ...
$5,002
1849/49 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Breen-6582, VP-001. Repunched Date. MS-63 (NGC).
$10,200
1849 $5 AU53 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (18/38 and 0/1+). Mintage 133,070....
$1,260
1849 $5 MS61 NGC....
$2,766
1849 $5 MS64 NGC. Repunched Date, Breen-6582....
$15,600
1849 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (43/28). Mintage 133,070. ...
$1,800
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$900
1849/49 $5 MS60 NGC. CAC. Breen-6582....
$3,360
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,500
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,440
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$900
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$528
1849 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/103). NGC Census: (1/198). Mintage: 133,070. ...
$423
1849 $5 Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/137). PCGS Population (0/73). Mintage: 133,070. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $170. (#8240)...
$196
1849/49 $5 AU55+ NGC. CAC. Breen-6582, VP-001. CAC Population: (7/12). Mintage 133,070....
$1,680
1849 $5 MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
$6,600
1849 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6582. ...
$21,600
1849 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$840
1849 $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
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