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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:
8864
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1836
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
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
553,147
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8174
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Coin Value History
1836 $5 MS
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1836 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$114,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $81,500 | $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 |
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-4, High R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$14,640
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,480.07 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 553,147....
$1,632
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, MS64+ PCGS....
$30,120
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$2,280
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-2, High R.4, AU55 NGC. Ex: John McCloskey Collection. NGC Census: (2/7). Mintage 553,147.Ex: John W....
$2,160
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 553,147....
$990
1836 $5 HM-5, Low R.5, XF45 NGC. Mintage 553,147....
$1,260
1836 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-6, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/1145 and 0/6+). Mintage 553,147....
$780
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage 553,147....
$1,380
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/5). Mintage 553,147....
$1,110
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-5, Low R.5, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (0/3). Mintage 553,147....
$750
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-4, High R.3, MS65 NGC....
$51,600
1836 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/868 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (50/1182 and 0/10+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$1,026
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-4, High R.3, MS61 NGC....
$4,440
1836 $5 PCGS VF30
$1,000
1836 $5 PCGS Fair-02
$1,250
1836 $5 HM-4, High R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$5,880
1836 $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1280). PCGS Population: (8/1032). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 55...
$600
1836 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-4, High R.3, MS60 NGC. ...
$2,040
1836 $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1237). PCGS Population: (4/979). Mintage 553,147. ...
$384
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
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
Worth: $1,187 – $108,000
1835 $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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