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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:
8868
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
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:
1838
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
286,588
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8176
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Coin Value History
1838 $5 MS
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1838 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$338,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $282,000 | $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 |
1838 $5 HM-1, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$7,015
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$11,285
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 98 in 53, 415 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 286...
$2,520
1838 $5 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$2,640
1838 $5 HM-1, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$4,200
1838 $5 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 286,588....
$1,740
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 PCGS....
$5,160
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS65 PCGS....
$90,000
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU50 PCGS. Housed in an old green-label holder. PCGS Population: (71/228). Mintage 286,588....
$2,280
1838 $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 286,588....
$840
1838 $5 XF40 PCGS. Ex. The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (89/402). NGC Census: (43/671). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,260
1838 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/440). NGC Census: (12/679). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$577
1838 $5 MS64 PCGS. Breen-6515, McCloskey 2-B, R.1. ...
$32,900
1838 $5 MS60 NGC. Breen-6514, McCloskey 1-A, R.2. ...
$4,700
1838 $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/443). NGC Census: (2/679). Mintage: 286,588. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$400
$1,610
1838 $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/367). NGC Census: (4/596). Mintage: 286,588. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$632
1838 $5 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/576). PCGS Population (3/361). Mintage: 286,588. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$489
1838 $5 --Scratched--VF20 NCS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/551). PCGS Population (1/339). Mintage: 286,588. Numismedia Wsl....
$374
1838 $5 MS66 PCGS. ...
$253,000
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
1837 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $230,000
1838-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $325,000
1838-D $5 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $143,000
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