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1851-D $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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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: 8998
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1851
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: 1851-D
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 62,710
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8248
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1851-D $5 MS
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1851-D $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:8998 PCGS:8248 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $66,000 $1,234
MS64 - $50,500 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1851-D $5 Strong D XF40 PCGS. CAC. Winter 31-W....
$6,000
Sold 10/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 Strong D AU55 PCGS. CAC. Winter 30-V....
$8,400
Sold 5/2/2025
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1851-D $5 Weak D MS60 NGC. Winter 31-U....
$5,520
Sold 2/27/2025
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 PCGS. Variety 31-U....
$3,960
Sold 8/16/2024
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1851-D $5 Strong D AU53 NGC. Variety 31-W....
$4,560
Sold 6/14/2024
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1851-D $5 Strong D -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45. Mintage 62,710....
$3,960
Sold 5/12/2024
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1851-D $5 Strong D MS62 NGC. Variety 31-W....
$15,600
Sold 3/28/2024
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1851-D $5 Weak D VF30 ANACS. Mintage 62,710....
$2,040
Sold 11/29/2023
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1851-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 30-V. ...
$6,000
Sold 8/26/2022
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1851-D $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/124 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/133 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,640
Sold 8/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 31-V. ...
$9,988
Sold 11/2/2016
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 VG10 PCGS. Variety 26-R. ...
$1,175
Sold 10/21/2012
Heritage Auctions
$2,925
Sold 5/27/2012
Bonham LLC
1851-D $5 Fine 12 NGC. Variety 26-Q. ...
$1,610
Sold 6/5/2011
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,530
Sold 5/2/2010
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 Weak D--Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. AU Details, ...
$690
Sold 11/17/2003
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5
$431
Sold 9/13/1997
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 31-W. ...
$1,680
Sold 4/26/2019
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 Strong D AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 31-W....
$6,000
Sold 7/21/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851-D $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 31-W. ...
$8,812
Sold 9/29/2013
Heritage Auctions
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