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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:
8900
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
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
160,675
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8256
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Coin Value History
1854 $5 MS
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1854 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $18,000 | $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 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 87 in 55, 172 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,341.42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 160,675. ...
$1,200
1854 PCGS MS-62
$3,068
1854 $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 160,675. ...
$1,080
1854 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (20/66). Mintage 160,675. ...
$990
1854 $5 Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, XF40 ANACS.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO, FS-101 (4.5).Flynn ...
$960
1854 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/198 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (42/296 and 0/0+). CDN: $663.17.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,020
1854 $5 PCGS XF45 (DDO FS-101 Earring")"
$851
1854 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/283). NGC Census: (1/353). CDN: $600.14.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 160,6...
$630
1854 $5 NGC MS61 (DDO FS-101)
$2,400
1854 $5 PCGS/CAC MS64+
$25,000
1854 $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$7,200
$719
1854 $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (3/54). PCGS Population (3/41). Mintage: 160,675. Numismedia Wsl...
$1,035
1854 $5 VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/284). PCGS Population (1/190). Mintage: 160,675. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $190. (#8256)...
$184
1854 $5--Scratched--ANACS. XF Details. Net VF30....
$136
1854 $5
$110
1854 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (84/171). PCGS Population: (44/111). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 160,675....
$780
1854 $5 Liberty Half Eagle -- Obverse Lamination -- MS62 NGC. ...
$1,920
1854 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (127/45). PCGS Population: (54/56). CDN: $1,070 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 160,675...
$1,020
1854 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/154). NGC Census: (44/253). CDN: $661.89.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 160,...
$750
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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