The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8845
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1830
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.8
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1830
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
126,351
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8152
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Coin Value History
1830 $5 MS
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1830 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$504,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $420,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1830 $5 PCGS AU58
$48,650
1830 $5 -- Improperly Cleaned, Repaired -- NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population (0/18). Mintage: 126,35...
$13,512
1830 $5 AU53 NGC. BD-1, R.6. ...
$44,062
1830 $5 MS63 NGC. BD-2, High R.5. ...
$73,438
1830 $5 MS64+ PCGS Secure. CAC. BD-2, High R.5. ...
$211,500
1830 $5 XF40 NGC. Large 5D. B. 1, Miller-158, High R.6. Robert Scot's and William Kneass' Capped Head Left design was emplo...
$29,900
$12,650
1830 $5
$26,450
1830 $5 AU58 NGC. Large D, BD-1, R.6. ...
$41,125
1830 $5 -- Repaired, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. BD-2, High R.5. ...
$12,925
1830 $5
$33,925
1830 $5 MS64 PCGS. Large 5D, Breen-6491, BD-1, R.6. The Large 5D variant, at R.6 (13-30 pieces extant) is a bit rarer than ...
$126,500
1830 $5 XF40 ANACS. Small 5D. B. 1-B, Miller-159, R.5. ...
$8,625
1830 $5
$9,900
$37,950
1830 $5 --Repaired, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Small 5D, Breen-6492, BD-2, High R.5. ...
$13,800
$120,750
1830 $5 AU58 NGC. Large 5D, Breen-6491, BD-1, R.6. The 1830 is a rare date regardless of grade or variety, and demand is li...
$54,625
1830 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. Small 5D, Breen-6492, BD-2, High R.5. Although the Small 5D, at high R.5 (31-45 piec...
$31,625
$106,375
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,400 – $220,000
1807 $5 Capped Bust, Left MS
Worth: $3,400 – $235,000
1808 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $72,000
1808/7 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $126,000
1809/8 $5 MS
Worth: $3,570 – $97,200
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $168,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $55,000 – $420,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $122,200
1811 $5 Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1811 $5 Small 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $96,000
1812 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $240,000
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,750 – $175,000
1813 $5 MS
Worth: $3,900 – $185,000
1814/3 $5 MS
Worth: $4,200 – $150,000
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