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:
8986
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1847
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:
1847-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
64,405
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8234
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Coin Value History
1847-D $5 MS
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1847-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1847-D $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter 18-K....
$4,920
1847-D $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Variety 19-I....
$5,040
$5 1847-D PCGS MS62
$20,562
1847-D $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/160). NGC Census: (6/143). CDN: $1,875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 64,4...
$2,100
1847-D PCGS AU-53
$3,540
1847-D $5 PCGS XF45
$2,600
1847-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 18-K. ...
$3,853
1847-D $5 AU50 NGC. CAC. Variety 19-I. ...
$3,120
1847-D $5 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/143). PCGS Population (1/160). Mintage: 64,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$1,410
1847-D $5 MS63 NGC. Variety 20-I. ...
$15,275
$1,495
1847-D $5 Good 4 NGC. Variety 16-M. ...
$920
1847-D $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. Variety 16-M. ...
$1,725
1847-D $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$7,475
1847-D $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/120). PCGS Population (8/115). Mintage: 64,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$1,725
1847-D $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 17-I, from a reverse die first used in 1845. The obverse is most easily identified by traces of...
$8,625
1847-D $5
$437
1847-D $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 19-I. ...
$4,450
1847-D $5 XF40 PCGS. Gold CAC. Variety 19-I. This variety has a large retained cud through FIVE D. on the reverse. This Dah...
$5,040
1847-D $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$9,200
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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