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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:
8903
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
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
98,188
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8271
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Coin Value History
1857 $5 MS
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1857 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$21,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $17,500 | $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 |
1857 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (38/256). Mintage 98,180. ...
$1,050
1857 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (24/24). Mintage 98,180. ...
$1,982
1857 $5 MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1857 $5 XF45 ANACS. Mintage 98,180. ...
$570
1857 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (126/46). PCGS Population: (49/57). CDN: $1,060 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 98,180....
$990
1857 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (80/170). PCGS Population: (66/104). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 98,180. ...
$780
1857 $5 MS63 NGC. ...
$5,520
1857 $5 PCGS AU50
$775
1857 $5 PCGS/CAC XF40 (OGH)
$760
1857 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (3/41). PCGS Population: (3/48). CDN: $1,625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 98,180. ...
$1,500
1857 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$11,700
1857 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/258). NGC Census: (0/319). VF30. Mintage 98,180. ...
$384
1857 $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 98,180. (#8271)...
$345
1857 $5
$126
1857 $5
$150
1857 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (46/175). NGC Census: (38/256). CDN: $844.11.Whsle. B...
$930
1857 $5 PCGS MS61
$2,000
1857 $5 MS62 NGC....
$3,360
1857 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/216). NGC Census: (24/287). XF45. Mintage 98,180. ...
$408
1857 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (126/46). PCGS Population: (48/57). CDN: $1,060 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 98...
$1,200
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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