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Until recently scholars believed there were two sizes of mint mark for 1853-D, large and medium. In his 2024 reference, Doug Winters has determined that all 1853-D are the same size, or "Large" D. The so-called Medium D was merely a different mintmark location. PCGS and CACG have both determined they will no longer attribute the Medium D.
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:
9004
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D., 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-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
89,678
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8255
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Coin Value History
1853-D $5 MS
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1853-D $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $72,000 | $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-D Medium D PCGS XF details/cleaned
$3,068
1853-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 35-X....
$6,000
1853-D $5 AU53 NGC. CAC. Variety 34-Y....
$5,160
1853-D $5 MS62 NGC. Variety 34-Y....
$10,200
1853-D $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. Variety 34-Y....
$90,000
1853-D VF25 PCGS. CAC. Variety 34-Y....
$3,360
1853-D $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (48/280). PCGS Population: (69/209). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 89,6...
$2,760
1853-D $5 Large D XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/261). NGC Census: (20/317). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$2,640
1853-D $5 Large D VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/332 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (2/364 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,740
1853-D $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 35-AA. ...
$3,360
1853-D $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 35-X. ...
$2,640
1853-D $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 34-Y. ...
$2,040
1853-D $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 35-X. ...
$6,600
1853-D $5 'L' Countermark -- Scratched, Bent -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (12/326). PCGS Population: (9/302). CDN: $...
$600
1853-D $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 34-Y. ...
$5,040
1853-D $5 Fine 12 PCGS. Variety 34-Y. ...
$1,586
1853-D $5 PCGS F15
$1,601
1853-D $5 Large D MS63 PCGS Secure. Variety 35-AA. ...
$13,512
1853-D $5 Large D AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (1/345). PCGS Population (0/272). Mintage: 89,678. (#8255)...
$546
$1,150
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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