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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:
8975
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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:
1844-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
23,631
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8220
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Coin Value History
1844-C $5 MS
Value By Grade
1844-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$38,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $32,500 | $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 |
1844-C $5 XF40 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,200
1844-C $5 AU55+ CACG. Variety 1....
$9,000
1844-C $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,280
1844-C $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 23,631....
$2,640
1844-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,200
1844-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$7,500
1844-C $5 VF35 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$2,160
1844-C $5 VF25 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,800
1844-C $5 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/86). PCGS Population (0/102). Mintage: 23,631. ...
$999
1844-C $5 VF30 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,232
1844-C $5 VF20 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,115
1844-C $5 Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,654
1844-C $5 MS63 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$25,850
1844-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$12,650
1844-C $5 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$17,250
1844-C $5 NGC MS60
$13,800
1844-C $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,820
1844-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,230
1844-C $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$6,600
1844-C $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 7-D. ...
$3,525
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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