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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:
8893
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
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
915,981
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8231
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Coin Value History
1847 $5 MS
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1847 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$115,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1847 $5 MS63 PCGS. Repunched Date. ...
$4,880
1847 $5 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 915,981. ...
$1,260
1847/7 $5 XF40 PCGS. VP-004. PCGS Population: (2/8)....
$1,140
1847 $5 MS62 NGC....
$2,220
1847 $5 AU55 NGC. Mintage 915,981. ...
$870
1847 $5 AU50 PCGS. CAC. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (142/461). NGC Census: (59/650)...
$810
1847 $5 MS64 PCGS....
$8,400
1847 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (186/601 and 0/12+). NGC Census: (67/703 and 0/8+). CDN: $590 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS X...
$630
1847 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (77/565). PCGS Population: (100/346). CDN: $687.25.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 915,...
$630
1847 $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle -- Reverse Planchet Lamination at 1:00 -- VF35 PCGS....
$750
1847 $5 PCGS MS61 (Repunched Date)
$1,703
1847 $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (2/813). PCGS Population: (1/909). Mintage 915,981. ...
$552
1847 $5 NGC/CAC MS60 (OH)
$1,650
Ancient Greek-Syria: AD 1198-1219 Armenia Levon I AR Tram NGC F (Coins of the Crusades)
$80
1847 $5 PCGS AU Details (Rim Damage)
$341
1847/7 $5 MS65 NGC. Breen-6570. ...
$34,500
1847 $5 F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/412). NGC Census: (0/587). Mintage: 915,981. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i...
$253
$92,000
1847 $5 --Tooled, Repaired, Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, ...
$126
1847 $5
$140
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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