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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:
9003
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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:
1853-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
65,571
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8254
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Coin Value History
1853-C $5 MS
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1853-C $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$86,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
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
1853-C $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. Late Die State. This 1853-C half eagle was struck from the...
$11,285
1853-C $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Winter-3. ...
$5,124
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$19,200
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,280
1853-C $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/228 and 0/1+). Mintage 65,571. ...
$2,040
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,080
1853-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,920
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-3. VF-35 (PCGS).
$3,120
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Die State IV. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,200
1853-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1....
$5,520
1853-C $5 MS62+ NGC. Variety 1....
$11,100
1853-C $5 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/223 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/181 and 0/2+). Mintage 65,571. ...
$1,500
1853-C $5 MS64 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$55,200
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Die State I. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
1853-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$6,600
1853-C $5 PCGS VF20
$1,800
1853-C $5 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/159). PCGS Population: (5/185). Mintage 65,571. ...
$1,234
1853-C Liberty Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$2,140
1853-C Liberty Half Eagle. Good-4 (PCGS).
$878
1853-C Liberty Half Eagle. Winter Variety 1 (20-H). Die State III. MS-63 (NGC).
$21,160
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