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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:
8906
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,763
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8284
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Coin Value History
1860 $5 MS
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1860 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $78,000 | $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 |
1860 PCGS AU-50
$1,799
1860 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/20). Mintage 19,700. ...
$2,340
1860 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (40/34). PCGS Population: (21/16). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 19,700. ...
$1,740
1860 $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (20/61 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (16/99 and 0/0+). CDN: ...
$2,280
1860 $5 AU58 PCGS. An uncommon amount of original luster remains in the fields on this AU58 coin, producing a vibrant yello...
$3,960
1860 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/117). PCGS Population: (4/71). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$690
1860 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/65). NGC Census: (5/112). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Minta...
$2,040
1860 $5 MS63 NGC. CAC. ...
$15,862
1860 $5 MS62 NGC. ...
$7,638
1860 $5 VF20--Plugged, Tooled--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $20...
$126
1860 $5
$2,970
1860 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/35 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (11/87 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free...
$1,050
1860 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (17/71). PCGS Population: (8/29). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 19,700. ...
$1,800
1860 $5 AU55 PCGS. Always elusive at the About Uncirculated grades or finer, this Philadelphia issue remains underrated and...
$2,280
1860 $5 XF45 NGC. With attention often focused on the 1860 branch mint issues, the '60 Philadelphia half eagle is quietly s...
$1,440
1860 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (25/7). PCGS Population: (8/5). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 19,700. ...
$2,220
1860 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/55). NGC Census: (5/108). Mintage: 19,700. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS c...
$1,175
1860 $5
$2,750
1860 $5
$2,915
1860 $5 AU50 PCGS. ...
$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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