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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:
8983
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
Coin Date:
1846-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
58,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8230
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Coin Value History
1846-O $5 MS
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1846-O $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
1846-O $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,320
1846-O $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,480
1846-O $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/86). NGC Census: (5/143). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 58,00...
$1,560
1846-O $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 3. ...
$2,760
1846-O $5 PCGS AU50
$3,650
1846-O $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (13/130). PCGS Population: (9/72). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 58,000. ...
$1,440
1846-O $5 PCGS MS62 (OGH)
$45,000
1846-O $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/92). NGC Census: (2/143). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$630
1846-O $5 MS60 NGC. CAC. Variety 3. ...
$7,800
$5 1846-O PCGS AU58 CAC
$9,694
1846-O $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$9,400
$776
1846-O $5 VF25 ANACS....
$253
1846-O Fine15 ANACS. ...
$261
1846-O $5
$16,100
1846-O $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 3....
$7,800
1846-O $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 3. ...
$3,840
1846-O $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (5/143). PCGS Population: (11/84). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 58,000...
$1,380
1846-O $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (44/87). PCGS Population: (24/47). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 58,000...
$1,500
1846-O $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Variety 1. ...
$999
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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