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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.
Book Reference
Designer: Christian Gobrecht. Weight: 8.359 grams. Composition: .900 gold, .100 copper (net weight .24187 oz. pure gold). Diameter: 1839–1840: 22.5 mm; 1840–1866: 21.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City.
Key to Collecting: These are very plentiful in circulated grades from VF to AU. Mint State pieces are in the minority, and choice and gem pieces are quite rare. Quantities were struck at the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Striking varies, and pieces should be examined with care. The first place to look is at the lower area of the eagle on the reverse as well as areas around the shield on the eagle’s breast. If these features pass muster and are needle sharp (which often they are not), then turn your attention to the obverse, and check the hair details just below the coronet or tiara of Liberty. After that, check the stars, peripheral letters, and denticles. Generally, coins of the Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco mints can be found with sharp details.
Proof Coins: Proofs occasionally come on the market and are very rare. Interestingly, the Proofs of the 1860’s are usually deeply frosty and cameo-like on the devices, against deep mirror fields, and are of better eye appeal than are those made 40 years later.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74146
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Proof
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Motto
Variety 2:
1839-1865
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Half Eagle
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1865
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8425
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1865 PR [Type]
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Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1865 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$230,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $192,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1839 $5 PR
Worth: $175,000 – $240,000
1840 $5 PR
1841 $5 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $150,000
1842 $5 PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1843 $5 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $150,000
1844 $5 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $211,200
1844-O $5 Branch Mint BM PR DCAM
Worth: $4,200,000 – $4,200,000
1845 $5 PR
Worth: $110,000 – $252,000
1846 $5 PR
Worth: $140,000 – $210,000
1847 $5 PR
1848 $5 PR
Worth: $100,000 – $120,000
1849 $5 PR
1850 $5 PR
1854 $5 PR
1855 $5 PR
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