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Large Date
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:
8966
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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
Variety:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1842-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
27,432
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8209
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Coin Value History
1842-C $5 Large Date MS
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1842-C $5 Large Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$49,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $41,000 | $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 |
1842-C $5 Large Date XF45 NGC. CAC. Winter-1....
$7,800
1842-C $5 Large Date MS60 NGC. Variety 1....
$9,000
1842-C $5 Large Date AU53 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,960
1842-C $5 Large Date AU50 ANACS. Mintage 27,432. ...
$4,320
1842-C $5 Large Date AU58 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$9,600
1842-C $5 Large Date MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$17,400
1842-C $5 Large Date MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$33,614
1842-C $5 Large Date AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,935
1842-C $5 Large Date MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$11,750
$1,652
1842-C $5 Large Date -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Variety 1. ...
$1,586
1842-C $5 Large Date MS63 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$25,850
1842-C $5 Large Date VF25 PCGS. CAC. Variety-1. ...
$1,840
1842-C $5 Large Date VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/55). NGC Census: (1/78). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF3...
$1,725
1842-C $5 Large Date VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,725
$1,265
$1,380
1842-C Large Date PCGS XF-45
$4,012
1842-C $5 Large Date MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$10,800
1842-C $5 Large Date AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$5,760
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,045 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,045 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,083 – $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: $1,092 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $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: $1,117 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,350 – $120,000
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