The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
8979
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-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
41,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8225
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Coin Value History
1845-O $5 MS
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1845-O $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1845-O $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. Winter-1. ...
$9,760
1845-O $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1....
$31,200
1845-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/60). NGC Census: (34/99). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 41,00...
$2,340
1845-O $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/92 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (12/133 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,504
1845-O $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1....
$5,520
1845-O $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....
$15,600
1845-O $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$5,160
1845-O $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/106 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/140 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,110
1845-O $5 -- Sea Salvaged -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Mintage 41,000....
$1,800
1845-O $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1, ...
$60,000
1845-O $5 AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/119). NGC Census: (0/139). Mintage 41,000. ...
$528
1845-O $5 VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/117). NGC Census: (0/140). Mintage 41,000. ...
$576
1845-O $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/122). PCGS Population (1/79). Mintage: 41,000. Numismedia Ws...
$402
1845-O $5 VF25 NGC. ...
$518
$12,650
1845-O $5 AU58 NGC. Winter-1....
$5,640
1845-O $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$38,400
1845-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/54). NGC Census: (35/92). CDN: $1,430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 41,00...
$2,640
1845-O $5 XF40 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (11/129). PCGS Population: (16/91). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage ...
$1,860
1845-O $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,200
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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