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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:
8969
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
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
16,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8212
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Coin Value History
1842-O $5 MS
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1842-O $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
1842-O $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/60). NGC Census: (0/51). Mintage 16,400. ...
$3,840
1842-O $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. Doug Winter estimates that fewer than 100 1842-O half eagles survive from a mintage of 16,40...
$5,160
1842-O $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/53). NGC Census: (1/48). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 16,400....
$3,120
1842-O $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. Unlike other 1842 denominations, all 1842-O half eagles are struck with a Small Date and Sma...
$2,880
1842-O $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$7,500
1842-O $5 VF30 PCGS. Variety 1. An elusive New Orleans issue, coming from a mintage of 16,400 pieces. This collector-grade ...
$3,120
1842-O $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$8,400
1842-O $5 -- Obverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc. Details. Variety 1. ...
$2,585
1842-O $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$7,638
1842-O $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,055
1842-O $5 Genuine PCGS. ...
$2,875
1842-O $5 -- Damaged -- NCS. Fine Details; 1843-O -- Reverse Scratched -- NGC Details. XF. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$822
1842-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/12). NGC Census: (11/22). CDN: $4,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 16,40...
$7,200
1842-O $5 PCGS VF20 (OGH)
$2,734
1842-O $5 VF35 PCGS. The '42-O is one of the rarest New ...
$1,668
1842-O $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 1, Small O mintmark. Fewer than 100 examples of the 1842-O half eagle are believed ...
$8,700
1842-O $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$2,400
1842-O $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$7,800
1842-O $5 MS60 NGC. The '42-O is one of the rarest of the New Orleans Half Eagles and in Mint State is one of the rarest of...
$19,550
1842-O $5 AU53 PCGS. The 1842-O is one of the rarest of ...
$7,188
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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