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Large Date
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:
8891
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
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 Date
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
395,942
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8226
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Coin Value History
1846 $5 Large Date MS
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1846 $5 Large Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1846 $5 Large Date AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/133). Mintage 395,942. ...
$1,050
1846 $5 Large Date -- Harshly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 395,942. ...
$1,020
1846 $5 Large Date AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (77/33). Mintage 395,942. ...
$1,050
1846 $5 Large Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (50/189). Mintage 395,942. ...
$810
1846 $5 Large Date VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/331). PCGS Population: (10/305). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$720
1846 $5 Large Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (76/110). PCGS Population: (43/51). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintag...
$750
1846 $5 Large Date MS64 NGC. ...
$21,600
1846 $5 Large Date XF45 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (41/263). PCGS Population: (80/182). CDN: $658.36.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$840
1846 $5 Large Date MS61 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,760
1846 $5 PCGS MS63 (Large Date)
$11,000
1846 $5 Large Date VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/324). PCGS Population: (5/244). VF30. Mintage 395,942. ...
$400
1846 $5 Large Date VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/248). NGC Census: (0/323). Mintage 395,942. ...
$424
1846 $5 Large Date MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,465
1846 $5 Large Date XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (18/286). PCGS Population: (22/186). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG...
$423
1846 $5 Large Date Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/161). NGC Census: (0/341). Mintage: 395,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$402
1846 $5 Large Date--Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/319). PCGS Population (0/152). Mintage: 395,942...
$253
1846 $5 Large Date AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (33/239). Mintage 395,942. ...
$840
1846 $5 Large Date -- Sea Salvaged -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/32). PCGS Population: (5/23). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. ...
$1,080
1846 $5 Large Date AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (77/33). PCGS Population: (20/31). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$1,320
1846 $5 Large Date -- Obverse Lamination -- AU53 NGC. ...
$660
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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