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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:
8898
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1852
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:
1852
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
573,901
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8250
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Coin Value History
1852 $5 MS
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1852 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$115,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1852 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1852 $5 AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $1,026.41.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 573,90...
$1,740
1852 $5 MS64 CACG....
$11,400
1852 $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 573,901. ...
$1,110
1852 $5 AU55 NGC. Mintage 573,901. ...
$930
1852 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/259 and 0/10+). NGC Census: (92/620 and 0/1+). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$630
1852 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (78/748). PCGS Population: (165/449). CDN: $629.73.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 573,...
$650
$5 1852 PCGS MS63+
$5,052
1852 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/76). NGC Census: (43/61). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 573,901...
$1,560
1852 $5 PCGS XF Details (Surfaces Smoothed)
$480
1852 $5 NGC VF35
$650
1852 $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/526). NGC Census: (0/785). Mintage 573,901. ...
$504
$5 1852 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$123,375
1852 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/605). PCGS Population (22/353). Mintage: 573,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$388
1852 $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$1,150
1852 $5 --Cleaned--ICG. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/585). PCGS Population (1/335). Mintage: 573,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$253
1852 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (1/539). PCGS Population (3/357). Mintage: 573,901. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$276
$21,850
1852 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/32). Mintage 573,901. ...
$3,000
1852 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (117/340). NGC Census: (49/713). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 573,90...
$720
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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