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Newly discovered 1867-S Half Eagle also shatters previous auction record in $10.665 million U.S. coins event; 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note Leads $8.7 million U.S. currency auction.
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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars on either side and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8810
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
25
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
55,578
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1807-1812
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8102
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Coin Value History
1808 $5 MS
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1808 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1812-five-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,400 – $220,000
1807 $5 Capped Bust, Left MS
Worth: $3,400 – $235,000
1808/7 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $126,000
1809/8 $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $160,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $168,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $55,000 – $420,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $122,200
1811 $5 Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1811 $5 Small 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $96,000
1812 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $240,000
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/365xxx/b7afa921-de9d-489a-aeb5-ecb7c7ea0b54.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,750 – $175,000
1813 $5 MS
Worth: $3,900 – $185,000
1814/3 $5 MS
Worth: $5,000 – $156,250
1815 $5 MS
Worth: $85,000 – $1,380,000
1808 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-4. Normal 5D. AU-50 (PCGS).
$7,500
1808 $5 Close 5D, BD-3, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$13,427
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,810
1808 $5 Close 5D, BD-3, R.4, MS61 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$20,740
1808 $5 Close 5D, BD-3, R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$10,980
1808 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-4. Normal 5D. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$5,040
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, MS64 NGC....
$28,800
1808 $5 Close 5D, BD-3, R.4, XF40 NGC. ...
$5,880
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$5,520
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$5,880
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, VF20 PCGS. ...
$4,200
1808 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-3+. Wide 5 D. MS-65 (PCGS).
$82,250
1808 $5 Wide 5D, BD-4, High R.3, VF30 PCGS. ...
$4,230
1808 $5 Wide 5D MS60 PCGS. BD-4, High R.3. ...
$12,925
1808 $5 VF25 PCGS. Wide 5D, Breen-6457, BD-4, High R.3 ....
$4,312
$2,070
1808 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-4. Normal 5D. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. OGH.
$11,500
1808 $5 Close 5D, BD-3, R.4, MS62 PCGS....
$14,400
1808 $5 Close 5D, BD-3, R.4, AU55 NGC....
$9,300
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