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Tall D
Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8958
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Tall D
Coin Date:
1840-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
22,896
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8198
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Coin Value History
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
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1840-D $5 Tall D MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $55,000 | $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 |
1840-D $5 Tall D AU53 PCGS. Winter 3-B....
$9,000
1840-D $5 Tall D XF40 PCGS. CAC. Winter 3-B....
$8,400
1840-D $5 Tall D, Narrow Mill, VG8 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 22,896....
$2,880
1840-D $5 Tall D AU50 NGC. CAC. Winter 3-B....
$7,200
1840-D $5 Tall D MS60 PCGS. CAC. Winter 3-B....
$21,600
1840-D $5 Tall D XF45 PCGS. Variety 3-B....
$4,560
1840-D $5 Tall D MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-B. ...
$33,600
1840-D $5 NGC AU55 (Tall D)
$6,850
1840-D $5 Tall D Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/91 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/74 and 0/0+). Mintage 22,896. ...
$2,880
1840-D $5 Tall D MS61 NGC. Variety 3-B. ...
$14,400
1840-D $5 Tall D VF20 PCGS. Variety 3-B. ...
$1,880
1840-D $5 Tall D PCGS Genuine Secure. Variety 3-B. ...
$3,819
1840-D $5 Tall D VF25 NGC. Variety 3-B. ...
$1,955
1840-D $5 Tall D--Cleaned--ANACS. AU58 Details. ...
$2,990
1840-D $5 Narrow Mill--Corroded, Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF35....
$949
1840-D $5 Narrow Mill MS63 NGC. Variety 3-B. The 1840-D ...
$35,650
1840-D $5 Tall D AU53 PCGS. CAC. Variety 3-B. ...
$7,200
1840-D $5 Tall D, Broad Mill -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF 40 Details. Mintage 22,896....
$2,280
1840-D $5 Tall D AU50 PCGS. Gold CAC. Variety 3-B. The CAC Gold label calls attention to sharp detail and ample luster, bot...
$10,800
1840-D $5 Tall D MS60 PCGS. Variety 3-B. ...
$8,100
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,045 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,045 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,083 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,117 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,350 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
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