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Large Date
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:
8968
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1842-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
59,608
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8211
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Coin Value History
1842-D $5 Large Date MS
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1842-D $5 Large Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1842-D $5 Large Date VF20 PCGS. Winter 8-G....
$5,040
1842-D $5 Large Date AU53 NGC. Winter 8-G....
$10,800
1842-D $5 Large Date AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter 8-G....
$66,000
1842-D $5 Large Date VF30 PCGS. Variety 8-G. ...
$7,500
1842-D $5 NGC AU50 (Large Date)
$12,100
1842-D $5 Large Date VF25 PCGS. Variety 8-G. ...
$3,840
1842-D $5 Large Date XF45 NGC. Variety 8-G. ...
$6,810
1842-D $5 PCGS XF40 (Large Date)
$7,500
1842-D $5 Large Date AU55 NGC. Variety 8-G. ...
$16,200
1842-D $5 Large Date -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Variety 8-G (formerly 9-G). ...
$7,050
1842-D $5 Large Date MS61 NGC. ...
$34,500
1842-D $5 Large Date VF35 NGC. ...
$3,738
1842-D $5 LG DATE
$990
1842-D $5 Large Date VF20 PCGS. Variety 8-G. ...
$3,642
1842-D $5 Large Date AU53 NGC. Variety 8-G. ...
$11,100
$17,825
1842-D $5 Large Date VF30 PCGS. Variety 8-G. ...
$6,600
1842-D $5 Large Date AU50 PCGS. Variety 8-G. ...
$10,800
1842-D $5 PCGS VF25 (Large Date) ex: D.L. Hansen
$4,250
1842-D $5 Large Date XF45 PCGS. ...
$8,400
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
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
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