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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:
8856
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, Plain 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 #:
8171
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Coin Value History
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
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1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$141,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $117,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,628.14 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 657,460. ...
$1,769
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, MS61 PCGS. ...
$7,015
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-5, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,344.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 657,460....
$1,380
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, AU55 NGC. Mintage 657,460....
$2,040
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 657,460....
$1,680
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-8, R.4, MS65+ NGC....
$43,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-6, R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$12,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (24/2368). Mintage 657,460....
$960
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4, HM-7, R.3, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 657,460....
$1,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$19,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 657,460. ...
$3,360
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-8, R.4, MS63 NGC....
$10,200
1834 $5 Plain 4, Genuine -- Scratched -- ANACS. Details. Mintage 657,460....
$660
1834 $5 Plain 4 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/1646). NGC Census: (66/2250). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Minta...
$870
1834 $5 No Motto, Plain 4 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF Details Net Fine 15. Mintage 657,460....
$720
1834 $5 Plain 4 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/1728). NGC Census: (5/2316). Mintage 657,460. ...
$576
1834 $5 Plain 4 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/2299). PCGS Population: (4/1702). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage ...
$630
1834 Classic Head $5 PCGS VF35 (Plain 4) ex: Fairmont Collection
$925
1834 Classic Head $5 PCGS AU Details (Cleaned Plain 4)
$850
1834 $5 Plain 4 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (21/259). PCGS Population: (10/182). CDN: $2,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintag...
$2,160
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,062 – $110,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS PL
Worth: $22,500 – $45,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
Worth: $1,187 – $108,000
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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