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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:
8894
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
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
260,775
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8236
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Coin Value History
1848 $5 MS
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1848 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1848 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 40, 306 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,230.60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 260,77...
$1,342
1848 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$23,180
1848 $5 AU50 PCGS. Ex: Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: 58 in 50, 177 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,148.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,320
1848 $5 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 260,775. ...
$1,500
1848 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (76/154). Mintage 260,775. ...
$1,020
1848 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (17/20). PCGS Population: (16/15). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 260,775....
$1,980
1848 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/219). NGC Census: (51/300). CDN: $617.51.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 260,...
$720
1848 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/117). NGC Census: (44/221). CDN: $656.01.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 260,...
$690
1848 $5 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/34). PCGS Population: (3/29). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Min...
$1,200
1848 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$2,880
$10,869
1848 $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/287). PCGS Population (1/170). Mintage: 260,775. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$352
1848 $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/290). PCGS Population (0/172). Mintage: 260,775. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$411
1848 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/203). NGC Census: (8/326). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$470
1848 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$31,200
$5 1848 PCGS AU50 CAC
$1,116
1848 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (109/40). PCGS Population: (36/34). CDN: $1,020 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 260,775...
$1,020
1848 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (75/147). PCGS Population: (49/68). CDN: $883.51.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 260,77...
$810
1848 $5 MS61 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,860
1848 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/159). NGC Census: (48/278). Mintage 260,775. ...
$540
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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