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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:
8995
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1850
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:
1850-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
43,984
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8245
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Coin Value History
1850-D $5 MS
Value By Grade
1850-D $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$33,500 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1850-D $5 AU53 NGC. Winter 28-U. ...
$5,040
1850-D $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Winter 28-U....
$7,800
1850-D $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 28-U....
$4,680
1850-D $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 28-V. ...
$3,840
1850-D $5 AU58+ PCGS. Variety 28-V. ...
$11,700
1850-D $5 PCGS AU50
$3,850
1850-D $5 Fine 15 NGC. Variety 28-V. ...
$1,680
1850-D $5 Weak D VF20 NGC. Variety 23-O. ...
$1,116
1850-D $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (0/114). PCGS Population (0/122). Mintage: 43,900. From ...
$764
1850-D $5 Good 6 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/127). PCGS Population (0/119). Mintage: 43,900. (#8245)...
$911
$3,220
1850-D $5 VF35 PCGS. Variety 24-P. ...
$1,782
1850-D $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population (2/0). Mintage: 43,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in M...
$18,400
1850-D $5 --Damaged--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (5/112). PCGS Population (7/89). Mintage: 43,900. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$920
1850-D $5 VF25 ICG. A scarcer date in all grades than its ...
$1,208
1850-D $5
$23,000
1850-D $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Variety 28-U....
$6,900
1850-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 28-U....
$4,440
1850-D $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 28-U. In Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint, third edition, Doug Winter considers the 1...
$4,440
1850-D $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/93). NGC Census: (8/108). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 43,98...
$3,150
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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