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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:
8977
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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:
1844-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
364,600
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8222
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Coin Value History
1844-O $5 MS
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1844-O $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$75,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $62,500 | $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 |
1844-O $5 AU58 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$2,684
1844-O $5 MS62 NGC. Winter-4. ...
$7,320
1844-O $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 55 (1 in 55+), 80 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mint...
$2,280
1844-O $5 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 364,600. ...
$1,381
1844-O $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (11/719). Mintage 364,600. ...
$996
1844-O $5 MS60 NGC. Winter-8....
$4,440
1844-O $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/459 and 0/11+). NGC Census: (16/704 and 0/6+). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$750
1844-O $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (102/345). PCGS Population: (41/121). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 364,6...
$1,050
1844-O $5 MS63 NGC. Variety 4....
$9,900
1844-O $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/162). NGC Census: (65/447). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 364,6...
$2,640
1844-O $5 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 364,600. ...
$660
1844-O $5 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/730). PCGS Population: (9/498). Mintage 364,600. ...
$552
1844-O $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$5,280
1844-O $5 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (2/691). PCGS Population: (0/426). Mintage 364,600. From The Poulos Family Collect...
$432
1844-O $5 PCGS VF20 (OGH)
$575
1844-O $5 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (31/340). NGC Census: (17/624). Mintage 364,600. From The Digiovanni de A...
$630
1844-O $5 NGC VF Details (Improperly Cleaned)
$475
$575
1844-O $5 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/627). PCGS Population (0/298). Mintage: 364,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$489
1844-O $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/604). PCGS Population (0/295). Mintage: 364,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$348
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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