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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8855
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.8
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Capped Bust, Small, Plain 4
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
50,141
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8160
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Coin Value History
1834 $5 Capped Bust, Small, Plain 4 MS
Value By Grade
1834 $5 Capped Bust, Small, Plain 4 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$331,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $276,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, MS64 NGC. ...
$122,000
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, AU58 NGC. ...
$52,460
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-1, High R.5 MS62 PCGS....
$75,000
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, AU53 PCGS....
$57,600
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-1, High R.5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$162,000
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-1, High R.5 MS61 NGC. ...
$57,600
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 MS65 NGC. Breen-6499, BD-1, High R.5. ...
$143,750
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 VF30 PCGS. Breen-6499, B. I-...
$19,550
1834 $5 CAP HEAD
$6,270
1834 $5 Plain 4 MS64 NGC. Breen-6499, BD-3, High R.7. ...
$94,875
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, AU58 NGC. ...
$45,600
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-1, High R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$90,000
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-1, High R.5, MS61 NGC. ...
$50,400
$132,250
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, AU58 NGC. ...
$49,350
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 MS61 NGC Breen-6499, BD-1, High R.5. ...
$43,125
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 AU58 PCGS. Breen-6499, B. I-1, Miller-169, R.5. The transitional year 1834 Capped Left Half Ea...
$44,562
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 MS61 NGC. Breen-6499, BD-1, High R.5. ...
$40,250
$17,538
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 MS61 NGC. Breen-6499, BD-1, High R.5. ...
$41,688
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,400 – $220,000
1807 $5 Capped Bust, Left MS
Worth: $3,400 – $235,000
1808 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $72,000
1808/7 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $126,000
1809/8 $5 MS
Worth: $3,570 – $97,200
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $168,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $55,000 – $420,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $122,200
1811 $5 Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1811 $5 Small 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $96,000
1812 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $240,000
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,750 – $175,000
1813 $5 MS
Worth: $3,900 – $185,000
1814/3 $5 MS
Worth: $4,200 – $150,000
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