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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:
8991
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
64,823
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8241
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Coin Value History
1849-C $5 MS
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1849-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
1849-C $5 AU53 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$4,026
1849-C $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2....
$6,300
1849-C $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1....
$9,600
1849-C $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (8/227). PCGS Population: (21/189). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 64,82...
$2,400
1849-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 2....
$3,960
1849-C $5 -- Mount Removed, Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 64,823....
$960
1849-C $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (4/240). PCGS Population: (1/251). Mintage 64,823. ...
$1,440
1849-C $5 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$9,300
1849-C $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2. ...
$2,160
1849-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,640
1849-C $5 -- EX-Jewelry -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. Mintage 64,800....
$1,292
1849-C $5 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/219). NGC Census: (0/224). Mintage: 64,800. From The Twelve Oaks Collection...
$940
$22,325
1849-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,875
1849-C $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$6,900
1849-C $5 --Mount Removed--G4 NCS. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/200). PCGS Population (0/165). Mintage: 64,800. (#8241)...
$460
1849-C $5
$330
1849-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-2....
$6,000
1849-C $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/102 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (32/168 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,880
1849-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$8,664
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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