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Large Letters
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:
8887
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 Letters
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
27,578
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8206
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Coin Value History
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
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1842 $5 Large Letters MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1842 $5 Large Letters AU53 NGC....
$2,640
1842 $5 Large Letters AU55 PCGS....
$6,600
1842 $5 Large Letters AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,055
1842 $5 Large Letters AU58 NGC. ...
$4,312
1842 $5 Large Letters XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,185
1842 $5 Large Letters Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/46). PCGS Population (0/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$920
$3,106
1842 $5 Large Letters AU53 NGC. ...
$3,594
1842 $5 Large Letters AU55 NGC. CAC. ...
$9,400
1842 $5 Large Letters AU50 NGC. ...
$2,760
1842 $5 Large Letters AU58 NGC. ...
$4,600
$3,910
1842 $5 Large Letters AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,700
1842 $5 Large Letters AU50 NGC. The 1842 Large Letters is a very scarce issue that represents the minority of P-mint Half E...
$2,185
1842 $5 Large Letters AU58 PCGS. This is an attractive near-Mint example with brilliant yellow-gold color and vibrant luste...
$5,779
1842 $5 Large Letters AU55 NGC. ...
$4,112
$1,725
1842 $5 Large Letters AU58 NGC. An obvious lettering variant when one sees the Small Letters next to the Large Letters from...
$6,325
1842 $5 Large Letters--Altered Surfaces--ANACS. AU55 Details. The 1842 Large Letters lacks an exciting Southern branch mint...
$1,495
1842 $5 Large Letters AU58 NGC. ...
$5,850
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 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,350 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
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