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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:
8973
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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:
1843-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
82,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8216
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Coin Value History
1843-O $5 Large Letters MS
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1843-O $5 Large Letters MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU55 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$3,904
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU53 PCGS. Winter-1....
$3,014
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. A late die state, with obverse and reverse die cracks and IC in AMERICA weak ...
$3,120
1843-O $5 Large Letters XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (20/143). Mintage 82,000. ...
$960
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,560
1843-O $5 Large Letters VF20 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (3/106). NGC Census: (2/184). CDN: $5...
$1,199
1843-O $5 Large Letters MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$11,400
1843-O $5 Large Letters XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (36/101). PCGS Population: (14/44). CDN: $1,170 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N...
$1,051
1843-O $5 Large Letters Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/98). NGC Census: (1/173). Mintage 101,075. ...
$660
$5 1843-O LARGE LETTERS. PCGS MS63+ CAC
$36,425
1843-O $5 Large Letters MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$19,975
1843-O $5 Large Letters -- Scratch/ Rim Dent. PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 98 suggests Damage as the reason, or...
$515
1843-O $5 Large Letters MS64 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$29,900
1843-O $5 Large Letters MS61 PCGS. ...
$9,200
1843-O $5 Large Letters VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/151). PCGS Population (8/60). Mintage: 101,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$431
1843-O $5 Large Letters VF25 NGC. Dark golden color with ...
$253
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,200
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU53 PCGS. Variety 1....
$3,120
1843-O $5 Large Letters AU50 PCGS. Variety 1....
$3,120
1843-O $5 Large Letters XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (20/143). PCGS Population: (18/67). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. M...
$840
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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