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Small 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:
8892
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:
Small 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 #:
88226
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Coin Value History
1846 $5 Small Date MS
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1846 $5 Small Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1846 $5 Small Date MS61 NGC....
$2,820
1846 $5 Small Date AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/17). ...
$1,620
1846 $5 Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/83). ...
$900
1846 $5 Small Date AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/93). PCGS Population: (7/35). CDN: $670 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$630
1846 $5 Small Date XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (11/95). PCGS Population: (15/41). CDN: $685 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$840
1846 $5 PCGS/CAC AU58 (Small Date)
$2,000
1846 $5 Small Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/31). NGC Census: (0/90). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS X...
$552
1846 $5 Small Date MS62 PCGS. ...
$5,640
1846 $5 Small Date MS60 PCGS. ...
$2,585
1846 $5 Small Date VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/11). (#88226)...
$518
1846 $5 Small Date MS63 NGC. ...
$7,475
1846 $5 Small Date MS61 NGC. ...
$3,055
1846 $5 Small Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (27/34). PCGS Population (8/11). ...
$564
1846 $5 Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/82). ...
$1,020
1846 $5 Small Date AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/34 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (7/87 and 0/0+). CDN: $672 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$720
1846 $5 Small Date XF45 NGC.<...
$236
1846 $5 NGC AU58 (Small Date)
$1,450
1846 $5 Small Date XF40 PCGS. Subdued luster radiates ...
$230
$5,664
1846 $5 Small Date
$1,265
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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