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:
8984
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
Variety:
MPD, 7 in Denticles
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 #:
8232
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Coin Value History
1847 $5 MPD, 7 in Denticles MS
Value By Grade
1847 $5 MPD, 7 in Denticles MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1847/7 $5 XF40 PCGS. VP-004. PCGS Population: (2/8)....
$1,140
1847 $5 Misplaced Date, FS-302, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (12/1). Mintage 915,981. ...
$1,260
1847 $5 Misplaced Date, MPD-001, FS-302, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 915,981.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: FS-302 (4...
$1,260
1847 $5 Misplaced Date, MPD-2, FS-301, AU55 NGC. Mintage 915,981.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: FS-301 (3), M...
$1,440
1847/7 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3). NGC Census: (15/111). CDN: $861.04.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$1,140
1847/7 $5 MS61 NGC. VP-001. NGC Census: (7/15). PCGS Population: (0/1). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61....
$4,560
Ancient Greek-Syria: AD 1198-1219 Armenia Levon I AR Tram NGC F (Coins of the Crusades)
$80
1847/47 $5 VP-002 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (16/140). PCGS Population (1/7)....
$617
1847 $5 Misplaced Date, FS-302, MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,760
1847/7 $5 MS64 NGC. FS-301. ...
$9,200
1847/7 $5 MS65 NGC. Breen-6570. ...
$34,500
1847/7 $5 Unc Details, Environmental Damage, NCS. Breen-6570. The 7 in the date is clearly repunched, with the secondary im...
$518
1847/7 $5
$143
1847 $5 Repunched Date XF40 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (0/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). XF40. Mintage 915,981...
$456
1847 $5 Misplaced Date, FS-302, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (11/1 and 0/0+). AU58. Mintage 915,...
$2,280
1847 $5 Misplaced Date, FS-302, AU50 PCGS. (FS-004). PCGS Population (1/4). NGC Census: (0/17). Mintage: 915,981. CDN Wsl....
$517
1847/7 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (30/86). PCGS Population (2/1). ...
$646
1847/7 $5 AU53 NGC. Ex: Ted Clark. NGC Census: (15/114). PCGS Population (3/3). From The Ohio Valley Collection. ...
$646
1847/7 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (7/15). PCGS Population: (0/1). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$2,400
1847/7 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/129). PCGS Population (1/7). (#8232)...
$518
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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