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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:
8901
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
1855
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
117,098
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8261
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Coin Value History
1855 $5 MS
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1855 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$26,500 | $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 |
1855 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (11/10). Mintage 117,098. ...
$1,860
1855 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$26,400
1855 $5 MS61 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (12/12). Mintage 117,098....
$1,920
1855 $5 Misplaced Date, MPD-001, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 117,098.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: MPD-001.Fly...
$840
1855 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (99/109). PCGS Population: (31/50). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 117,098. ...
$750
1855 $5 MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,600
1855 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/82). NGC Census: (38/202). CDN: $657.51.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 117,0...
$720
1855 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (4/28). PCGS Population: (2/24). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 117,098. ...
$1,860
1855 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/184). NGC Census: (1/272). VF30. Mintage 117,098. ...
$384
1855 $5 MS63+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,400
1855 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/173). NGC Census: (3/257). Mintage 117,098. ...
$400
1855 $5 PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
$325
1855 $5 NGC AU50
$550
1855 $5 XF40 NGC. Ex: Bass. Typically struck in the ...
$184
1855 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/26). NGC Census: (75/35). CDN: $1,020 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 117,098...
$1,440
1855 $5 MS64+ PCGS....
$18,000
1855 $5 MS61 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,740
1855 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (30/219). PCGS Population: (33/132). Mintage 117,098. ...
$376
1855 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (97/108). PCGS Population: (30/51). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 117,098. ...
$900
1855 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,120
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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