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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:
8866
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1837
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1837
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
207,121
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8175
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Coin Value History
1837 $5 MS
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1837 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$276,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $180,000 | $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 |
1837 $5 HM-2, High R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$15,860
1837 $5 HM-1, R.4, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $1,049.41 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 207,121....
$1,080
1837 PCGS AU-53
$2,006
1837 $5 HM-2, High R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (20/450). Mintage 207,121....
$990
1837 $5 HM-2, High R.3, MS60 NGC....
$5,280
1837 $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (48/220 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (49/397 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,680
1837 $5 HM-1, R.4, MS62+ NGC....
$8,400
1837 $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. Ex. The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (25/279 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (12/464 and 0/0+). CD...
$1,800
1837 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-2, High R.3, MS66+ PCGS. CAC....
$312,000
$5 1837 HM-2. PCGS MS64+ CAC
$58,750
$5 1837 PCGS AU58 CAC
$5,052
1837 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/113 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (37/284 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$2,160
1837 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (77/320). PCGS Population: (63/152). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 207,12...
$1,320
1837 $5 NGC AU55 (Block 8 HM-2)
$2,525
1837 $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/467). PCGS Population: (4/298). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 207,121. ...
$720
1837 $5 HM-3, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$6,000
$5 1837 PCGS VG08 CAC
$522
1837 $5 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/270). NGC Census: (1/445). Mintage 207,121. ...
$528
1837 $5 PCGS Genuine Good Details (Cleaning)
$350
1837 NGC F-15
$488
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
1836 $5 MS
Worth: $1,062 – $95,000
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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