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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:
8907
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
688,084
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8288
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Coin Value History
1861 $5 MS
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1861 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$230,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $192,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1861 $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (82/75). Mintage 688,150....
$1,800
1861 $5 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 688,150. ...
$2,280
1861 $5 MS62 PCGS....
$2,520
1861 $5 AU53 PCGS. Mintage 688,150. ...
$900
1861 $5 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 688,150. ...
$870
1861 $5 MS64 PCGS....
$7,808
1861 $5 -- Cleaned, Tooled -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 688,150. ...
$900
1861 $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 688,150....
$630
1861 $5 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 688,150. ...
$600
1861 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/1943). NGC Census: (8/2273). CDN: $553.45.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 688...
$608
1861 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/1904). NGC Census: (18/2255). CDN: $593.45.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 68...
$600
1861 $5 Good 6 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/2099). NGC Census: (0/1987). Mintage 688,150. ...
$630
1861 $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,160
1861 $5 MS65 PCGS. ...
$28,800
1861 $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1312). NGC Census: (3/1882). VF20. Mintage 688,150. ...
$432
1861 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$152,750
$2,574
1861 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30....
$172
1861 $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 688,150. ...
$1,260
1861 PCGS MS-61 CAC
$2,006
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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