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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:
9029
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
31,847
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8281
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Coin Value History
1859-C $5 MS
Value By Grade
1859-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$49,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $41,000 | $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 |
1859-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Winter-2. ...
$6,710
1859-C $5 AU58 NGC. Winter-2....
$7,200
1859-C $5 MS61+ NGC. Winter-2....
$12,000
1859-C $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1....
$22,800
1859-C $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1....
$3,720
1859-C $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1859-C Liberty half eagle is a scarce Southern gold issue with a mintage of 31,847 ...
$3,600
1859-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$3,840
1859-C $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/19 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (34/48 and 0/1+). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$6,300
1859-C $5 PCGS VF Details (Cleaned)
$1,300
1859-C $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$6,300
$1,380
1859-C $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$29,900
1859-C $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$1,438
1859-C $5 VF30 NGC. ...
$1,380
$1,725
1859-C $5 PCGS/CAC AU50
$5,750
1859-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$6,600
1859-C $5 MS61 PCGS. The certified population of 1859-C half eagles peaks at the VF to XF range, before becoming scarce in ...
$12,000
1859-C $5 MS62+ PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$20,400
1859-C $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2. ...
$2,280
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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