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:
8989
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
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:
1848-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
47,465
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8238
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Coin Value History
1848-D $5 MS
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1848-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1848-D $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. Winter 20-L....
$4,080
1848-D $5 AU50 NGC. Winter-20-L. ...
$4,560
1848-D $5 -- Damaged, Cleaned, Tooled -- ANACS Details. AU53. Mintage 47,465. ...
$3,120
1848-D $5 VF20 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (5/157 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (3/124 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,...
$2,280
1848-D $5 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/164 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/129 and 0/0+). Mintage 47,465. ...
$1,380
1848-D $5 -- Scratched -- ANACS. AU58 Details. Mintage 47,465....
$4,080
1848-D $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (25/80). PCGS Population: (22/72). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 47,465...
$2,520
1848-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 22-O. ...
$5,160
1848-D $5 PCGS/CAC XF40
$2,800
1848-D $5 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Unlisted Variety. ...
$1,880
1848-D $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (1/109). PCGS Population (1/126). Mintage: 47,400. Numismed...
$764
1848-D $5 VF30 PCGS. Variety 19-O. ...
$1,725
1848-D $5 Good 4 NGC. ...
$920
$9,200
$21,850
$12,075
1848-D $5
$12,075
1848-D $5
$431
1848-D $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/140 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/115 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,400
1848-D $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 23-Q....
$4,680
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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