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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:
8896
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1850
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:
1850
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
64,491
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8243
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Coin Value History
1850 $5 MS
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1850 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $65,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1850 $5 MS62+ PCGS....
$12,600
1850 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/10). Mintage 64,400. ...
$1,800
1850 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (23/32). Mintage 64,400. ...
$1,384
1850 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (18/80). PCGS Population: (19/45). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 64,400. ...
$1,320
1850 $5 XF45 NGC. This Choice collector-grade coin is scarce despite an adequate mintage of 64,400 pieces. As seen on many ...
$810
1850 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/88). NGC Census: (3/148). CDN: $538.12. Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 64,400...
$1,080
1850 $5 PCGS AU58 ex: The Strong: National Museum of Play
$1,900
1850 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$2,760
1850 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (14/118). PCGS Population: (11/75). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$432
1850 $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$54,050
1850 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/125). PCGS Population (3/59). Mintage: 64,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$581
1850 $5 --Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. VF 20 Details. NGC Census: (9/117). PCGS Population (0/65). Mintage: 64,400. Numismed...
$150
1850 $5 Fine15--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$161
1850 $5
$242
1850 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$4,560
1850 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (28/53). PCGS Population: (10/35). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 64,400. ...
$1,200
1850 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (23/38). PCGS Population: (12/21). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 64,400. ...
$1,523
1850 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (17/80). PCGS Population: (20/44). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 64,400. ...
$1,050
1850 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (20/98). PCGS Population: (12/63). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Minta...
$516
1850 $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/88). NGC Census: (3/140). VF30. Mintage 64,400. ...
$516
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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