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Small 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:
8967
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:
Small 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 #:
8210
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Coin Value History
1842-D $5 Small Date MS
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1842-D $5 Small Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$47,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $39,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1842-D $5 Small Date VF35 PCGS. Winter 7-E. ...
$4,026
1842-D $5 Small Date MS61 PCGS. Winter 7-E. ...
$16,800
1842-D $5 Small Date VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (2/175). Mintage 59,608. ...
$2,280
1842-D $5 Small Date VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (6/160). Mintage 59,608. ...
$2,640
1842-D $5 Small Date AU53 NGC. Variety 7-E....
$4,440
1842-D $5 Small Date XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. Variety 7-E. Most 1842-D half eagles known are of the Small Date variety, however...
$6,600
1842-D $5 Small Date AU55 NGC. Variety 7-E. ...
$5,760
1842-D $5 Small Date VF30 PCGS. Variety 7-E. ...
$2,160
1842-D $5 Small Date XF40 PCGS Secure. Variety 7-E. ...
$2,280
1842-D $5 Small Date MS60 PCGS. Variety 7-H. ...
$11,400
1842-D $5 Small Date AU50 PCGS. Variety 7-E. ...
$3,349
1842-D $5 Small Date AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/189). NGC Census: (0/158). Mintage 59,608. ...
$822
1842-D $5 NGC AU58 (Small Date)
$5,290
1842-D $5 Small Date -- Scratched -- NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (2/145). PCGS Population (1/175). Mintage: 59,608. Numi...
$764
1842-D $5 Small Date MS62 NGC. Variety 7-E. ...
$16,450
1842-D $5 Small Date VF20 NGC. Variety 8-E. ...
$1,575
1842-D $5 Small Date Genuine PCGS. Variety 8-E. ...
$1,610
1842-D $5 Small Date VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (20/150 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/135 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. B...
$3,360
1842-D $5 Small Date MS61 NGC. Variety 8-E. ...
$10,350
1842-D $5 Small Date VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/145). PCGS Population (1/164). Mintage: 59,608. (#8210)...
$719
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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