The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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.
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:
376232
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2417 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Classic Head, Plain 4
Variety 2:
HM-5
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
657,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
765195
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Coin Value History
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-5 MS
Value By Grade
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$141,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $117,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,434.41 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 657,460....
$1,860
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,344.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 657,460....
$1,380
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, AU53 NGC. Mintage 657,460....
$2,160
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$7,500
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 657,460....
$1,680
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS64 NGC....
$15,600
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/2). AU58. Mintage 657,460. ...
$2,040
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$10,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$44,400
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, XF45 NGC. Mintage 657,460....
$1,500
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/3). AU53. Mintage 657,460....
$1,680
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS62 PCGS....
$7,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/3). AU55. Mintage 657,460. ...
$1,860
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS64+ NGC. ...
$20,400
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, XF45 NGC. Mintage 657,460....
$1,110
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, MS62 NGC. ...
$8,400
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,062 – $110,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $118,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS PL
Worth: $22,500 – $45,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
Worth: $1,187 – $108,000
1835 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $95,000
1836 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $95,000
1837 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $230,000
1838 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $282,000
1838-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $325,000
1838-D $5 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $143,000
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