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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:
9000
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-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
41,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8249
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Coin Value History
1851-O $5 MS
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1851-O $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1851-O $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$5,747
1851-O/O $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-3....
$5,520
1851-O $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 1....
$3,240
1851-O $5 MS61+ NGC. Variety 1....
$10,800
1851-O $5 VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/109). NGC Census: (2/149). Mintage 41,000. ...
$1,320
1851-O $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch) VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. Mintage 41,000....
$2,400
1851-O $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/94). NGC Census: (4/137). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 41,...
$1,560
1851-O $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2. ...
$144,000
1851-O $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (15/109). PCGS Population: (11/57). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 41,00...
$1,800
1851-O $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/142). PCGS Population: (2/103). Mintage 41,000. From The Toro Collection. ...
$1,020
1851-O $5 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$18,000
1851-O $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/83). NGC Census: (6/128). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 41,000...
$990
1851-O $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$6,462
1851-O $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$999
1851-O $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,265
1851-O $5 Fine 15 PCGS. This New Orleans half eagle ...
$345
1851-O $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. Three die pairs produced an adequate 41,000-piece mintage, although few survivors remain...
$5,280
1851-O $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$3,525
1851-O $5 AU50 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$4,230
1851-O $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2. ...
$11,162
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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