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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:
9007
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
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:
1854-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
39,283
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8257
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Coin Value History
1854-C $5 MS
Value By Grade
1854-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $51,000 | $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 |
1854-C $5 AU53 NGC. Winter-1....
$4,560
1854-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 2....
$3,840
1854-C $5 Weak C AU58 NGC. Variety 2....
$3,840
1854-C $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$2,520
$5 1854-C WEAK C PCGS XF45 CAC
$2,820
1854-C $5 AU50 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$6,600
1854-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$10,500
1854-C $5 Weak C MS62 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$5,280
1854-C $5 NGC/CAC VG-10
$2,300
1854 C LIBERTY GOLD $5 NGC MS60 WEAK C
$6,000
1854-C $5 Weak C VF25 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$1,080
1854-C $5 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/100). PCGS Population: (0/99). Mintage 39,200....
$881
1854-C $5 Weak C VF30 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$1,234
1854-C $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$35,250
1854-C $5 VG8 NGC. ...
$862
1854-C $5 Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,150
1854-C $5 --Reverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. ...
$748
1854-C $5 Weak C VF35 ANACS. ...
$1,265
1854-C $5 MS64 NGC. Ex: Ashland City. Variety 22-I. The ...
$33,350
1854-C $5 Weak C AU53 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$3,240
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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