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1846-D/D $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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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: 8982
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1846, D
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: 1846-D/D
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 80,294
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8229
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1846-D/D $5 MS
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1846-D/D $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:8982 PCGS:8229 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $72,000 $1,234
MS64 - $60,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1846-D/D $5 XF45 NGC. Winter 17-J....
$4,320
Sold 5/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 AU58 PCGS. Winter 16-J....
$7,200
Sold 2/28/2025
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1846-D/D $5 AU50 NGC. Winter 16-J. VP-001....
$4,560
Sold 2/28/2025
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1846-D/D $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 17-J. VP-001....
$4,320
Sold 11/22/2024
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1846-D/D $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 16-J....
$8,700
Sold 9/15/2023
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1846-D/D $5 -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Mintage 80,294....
$1,680
Sold 2/1/2023
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1846-D/D $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/143). NGC Census: (1/133). CDN: $1,775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 80...
$2,160
Sold 10/12/2022
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 PCGS/CAC XF40
$4,200
Sold 9/13/2021
DLRC
1846-D/D $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/125). NGC Census: (2/132). CDN: $1,875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 80...
$2,520
Sold 8/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 17-J. ...
$10,800
Sold 9/18/2020
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 VF25 NGC. Variety 16-J (formerly 15-L). ...
$1,762
Sold 1/12/2015
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1846-D/D $5 MS63 NGC. Variety 16-J. ...
$21,150
Sold 1/12/2014
Heritage Auctions
$1,552
Sold 9/2/2012
GOLDBERG COINS
1846-D/D $5 VG8 PCGS. CAC. Variety 16-L. ...
$1,265
Sold 6/3/2012
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 MS62 NGC. ...
$13,800
Sold 9/21/2008
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 --Altered Surfaces--ANACS. MS60 Details. ...
$3,220
Sold 8/3/2008
Heritage Auctions
$28,750
Sold 5/28/2006
GOLDBERG COINS
1846-D/D $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 16-J. ...
$2,520
Sold 10/18/2019
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 AU58 PCGS. Winter 17-J....
$7,500
Sold 1/17/2025
Heritage Auctions
1846-D/D $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 16-J....
$4,560
Sold 11/22/2024
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