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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:
8890
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1845
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:
1845
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
417,099
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8223
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Coin Value History
1845 $5 MS
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1845 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1845 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 50, 187 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,215.29 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 417,0...
$1,464
1845 $5 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,396.07 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 417,099. ...
$1,440
1845 $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 51 in 40, 354 finer. CAC: 3 in 40, 60 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,098.66 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,200
1845 $5 VF25 NGC. Ex: Rive D'Or Collection. NGC Census: (1/438). Mintage 417,099....
$870
1845 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/131). Mintage 417,099. ...
$960
1845 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$24,000
1845 $5 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 417,099. ...
$750
1845 $5 MS62 PCGS....
$3,610
1845 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (103/157). PCGS Population: (48/80). CDN: $810 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 417,099....
$730
1845 $5 NGC MS61
$2,100
1845 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (8/37). PCGS Population: (2/49). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 417,099. ...
$1,205
1845 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/254). NGC Census: (4/370). Mintage 417,099. ...
$376
1845 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,285
1845 $5 VF30--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details....
$150
1845 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (36/290). PCGS Population: (43/132). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$480
1845 $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 417,099....
$1,140
1845 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/167). NGC Census: (12/292). Mintage: 417,099. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$470
1845 $5 VF25 NGC. Ex: Rive d'Or Collection. NGC Census: (1/391). PCGS Population: (3/294). VF25. Mintage 417,099....
$450
1845 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/45). Mintage 417,099. ...
$900
1845 $5 MS64 PCGS....
$14,520
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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