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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:
9015
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
Medium D
Coin Date:
1855-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
22,432
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
98263
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Coin Value History
1855-D $5 Medium D MS
Value By Grade
1855-D $5 Medium D MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$41,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $34,500 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1855-D $5 Medium D XF45 NGC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$6,600
1855-D $5 Medium D AU53 PCGS. Variety 38-CC. ...
$6,666
1855-D $5 Medium D Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 38-CC. ...
$2,640
1855-D $5 Medium D AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$13,800
1855-D $5 Medium D XF40 PCGS. Variety 38-CC. ...
$2,880
1855-D $5 Medium D MS60 NGC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$10,281
1855-D $5 Medium D AU58 NGC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$5,170
1855-D $5 Medium D VF30 NGC. Variety 38-CC (formerly 32-W). ...
$5,640
1855-D $5 Medium D VF35 PCGS. Variety 32-W. ...
$2,645
$16,100
1855-D $5 Medium D XF45 NGC. CAC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$8,100
1855-D $5 Medium D AU53 NGC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$3,060
1855-D $5 NGC/CAC AU55 (Medium D)
$12,020
1855-D $5 Medium D XF40 PCGS. Variety 38-CC. ...
$3,055
1855-D $5 Medium D AU58 NGC. Variety 38-CC (formerly 32-W). ...
$5,875
1855-D $5 Medium D VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,840
1855-D $5 Medium D XF45 NGC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$2,880
1855-D $5 Medium D AU53 PCGS. ...
$4,230
1855-D $5 Medium D AU55 NGC. Variety 38-CC. ...
$3,120
1855-D $5 Medium D XF40 PCGS. Variety 38-CC (formerly 32-W). ...
$2,820
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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