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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:
8960
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
Coin Date:
1840-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
40,120
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8200
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Coin Value History
1840-O $5 MS
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1840-O $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$49,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $41,500 | $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 |
1840-O $5 Large Diameter AU58 NGC. Winter-2....
$4,800
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/150). Mintage 40,120. ...
$1,380
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU55 PCGS. Variety 2....
$5,160
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU50 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2....
$3,360
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (23/59). NGC Census: (28/121). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS X...
$2,280
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill VF35 ANACS. Mintage 40,120. From The Toro Collection. ...
$1,080
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (19/80). PCGS Population: (11/29). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mi...
$2,042
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill VF30 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (2/154). PCGS Population: (5/107). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30....
$1,440
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill MS62 PCGS. Variety 3. ...
$19,200
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill MS61 PCGS. Variety 3. ...
$9,106
1840-O, 1849-C, and an 1852-C, all NGC XF detail, as described
$3,910
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill MS63 NGC. ...
$34,500
$2,875
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill--Damaged, Tooled--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15....
$161
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (29/19). PCGS Population: (9/8). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$4,320
1840-O PCGS XF-40
$1,770
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU55 NGC. Variety 3. The 1 in the date is centered over a dentil and heavy die lines exist between I ...
$2,778
$5 1840-O PCGS AU50+ CAC
$3,525
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/54). NGC Census: (26/115). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for problem-fr...
$2,160
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (6/117). PCGS Population (4/69). Mintage: 40,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $568. ...
$978
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 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
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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