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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:
9003
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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:
1853-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
65,571
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8254
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Coin Value History
1853-C $5 MS
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1853-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1853-C $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/228 and 0/1+). Mintage 65,571. ...
$2,040
1853-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,920
1853-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 3. This die pair uses a recently discovered reverse die which shows the mintmark over the E in...
$4,560
1853-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,680
1853-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1....
$5,520
1853-C $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/175). NGC Census: (7/160). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 65,5...
$3,000
1853-C $5 MS62+ NGC. Variety 1....
$11,100
1853-C $5 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/223 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/181 and 0/2+). Mintage 65,571. ...
$1,500
1853-C $5 MS64 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$55,200
1853-C $5 PCGS/CAC XF45
$4,250
1853-C $5 XF40 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$2,400
1853-C $5 NGC MS61
$7,500
1853-C $5 PCGS VF Details (Rim Damage)
$1,250
1853-C $5 PCGS VF20
$1,800
1853-C $5 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/159). PCGS Population: (5/185). Mintage 65,571. ...
$1,234
1853-C $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,994
1853-C $5 MS63 NGC. ...
$17,250
1853-C $5 VF30 NGC. Variety 20-H. With an estimated 80 to 90 examples in all grades, this issue is elusive. The present exa...
$1,495
1853-C $5 Fine 12 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$1,234
1853-C $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (26/21). PCGS Population: (12/15). CDN: $3,950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 65,571...
$4,080
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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