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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8857
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2417 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Classic Head, Crosslet 4
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
657,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8172
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Coin Value History
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
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1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $108,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$6,300
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$9,300
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, MS62 NGC....
$26,400
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, AU53 PCGS....
$9,000
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, MS63 PCGS....
$60,000
$5 1834 CLASSIC, CROSSLET 4. PCGS AU55
$9,106
1834 Classic Head $5 PCGS XF Details (Crosslet 4 Cleaned)
$2,508
1834 Classic Head $5 PCGS/CAC AU50 (Crosslet 4)
$8,750
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 VF30 PCGS. Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. ...
$3,119
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (4/88). PCGS Population: (1/113). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/P...
$1,500
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 VG8 PCGS. Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. ...
$940
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 VF20 PCGS. Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. ...
$1,762
1834 $5 Second Head, Crosslet 4, Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$14,688
$1,495
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 VF35 NGC. Second Head, Crosslet 4, Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. ...
$2,415
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, No Motto--Bent, Damaged--ANACS. AG3 Details. NGC Census: (0/69). PCGS Population (0/80). (#8172)...
$431
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Attractive reddish-gold accents highlight Liberty's hair curls and surround ...
$6,600
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$12,000
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 MS62 PCGS Secure. Second Head, Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. ...
$25,200
1834 $5 Crosslet 4, HM-9, R.4, AU53 NGC....
$9,900
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,062 – $110,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $118,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS PL
Worth: $22,500 – $45,000
1835 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $95,000
1836 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $95,000
1837 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $230,000
1838 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $282,000
1838-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $325,000
1838-D $5 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $143,000
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