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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:
8902
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
197,990
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8266
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Coin Value History
1856 $5 MS
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1856 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1856 $5 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1856 $5 MS65 NGC....
$31,200
1856 $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (27/21). Mintage 197,990. ...
$1,620
1856 $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (8/73). Mintage 197,990. ...
$870
1856 $5 AU55 NGC. Ex: Rive d'Or Collection. NGC Census: (104/184). PCGS Population: (74/110). CDN: $979.11.Whsle. Bid for N...
$960
1856 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (68/288). PCGS Population: (71/180). CDN: $655 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 197,990....
$660
1856 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (21/19). PCGS Population: (18/30). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 197,990....
$1,560
1856 $5 MS62+ NGC. ...
$4,080
1856 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (6/40). PCGS Population: (2/40). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 197,990. ...
$1,200
1856 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/173). NGC Census: (43/308). AU50. Mintage 197,990. ...
$480
1856 $5 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/316). NGC Census: (3/406). VF35. Mintage 197,990. ...
$360
1856 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$11,162
1856 $5 --Polished--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (9/318). PCGS Population (14/207). Mintage: 197,990. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$360
1856 $5 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$161
1856 $5--Obverse Tooled--ANACS. XF Details. Net VF30....
$150
1856 $5 MS63 NGC....
$6,300
1856 $5 MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$54,050
1856 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (135/47). PCGS Population: (52/51). CDN: $1,080 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 19...
$1,320
1856 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/232). NGC Census: (45/349). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Mi...
$400
1856 $5 AU55 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (104/184). PCGS Population: (73/107). CDN: $820 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 19...
$900
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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