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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:
9023
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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:
1857-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
17,046
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8273
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Coin Value History
1857-D $5 MS
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1857-D $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1857-D $5 AU55 NGC. Winter 13-H....
$5,760
1857-D $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter 41-HH....
$16,200
1857-D $5 -- Reverse Peeling Lamination -- AU53 PCGS. Winter 42-HH. The peeling lamination noted by PCGS affects much of th...
$4,080
1857-D $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Winter 42-HH....
$22,800
1857-D $5 -- Scratched -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 17,046....
$2,160
1857-D $5 XF40 NGC. Variety 41-HH. The smooth, lightly worn surfaces of this 1857-D half eagle display pleasing bronze-gold...
$4,320
1857-D $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 42-HH. Satiny original luster glistens in the fields of this honey-gold and orange 1857-D...
$5,040
1857-D $5 PCGS MS62
$30,000
1857-D $5 VF35 PCGS. Variety 42-HH. ...
$1,980
1857-D $5 VF30 PCGS. Variety 42-HH. ...
$2,115
1857-D $5 VF25 NGC. Variety 41-HH. ...
$1,586
1857-D $5 Fine 12 PCGS. Variety 41-HH (formerly 34-CC). ...
$1,351
1857-D $5 PCGS Genuine. ...
$1,528
1857-D $5 VF20 NGC. Variety 34-CC. This is a rare, low mintage D-mint half eagle that is evenly worn on each side. Moderate...
$1,955
1857-D $5 MS60 NGC....
$10,925
1857-D $5
$414
1857-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 13-H. ...
$5,280
1857-D $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter 41-HH...
$15,600
1857-D $5 PCGS AU53
$5,200
1857-D $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 41-HH (formerly 34-CC). ...
$9,988
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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