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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:
8961
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1841
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:
1841-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
21,467
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8203
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Coin Value History
1841-C $5 MS
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1841-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845d-5-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $946 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $946 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $988 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $67,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,960 – $29,040
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $993 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $946 – $42,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $3,960 – $29,040
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $946 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,078 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $12,000 – $180,000
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$5,246
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF-45 (PCGS).
$7,930
1841-C $5 MS61 PCGS. Winter 1. ...
$20,130
1841-C $5 AU55 NGC. Winter-1....
$9,300
1841-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1....
$6,600
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Net VF-20 (ANACS). EF Details--Cleaned. OH.
$3,360
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$4,320
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF-40 (PCGS).
$7,200
1841-C $5 PCGS AU53
$5,100
1841-C $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$6,600
1841-C $5 VF30 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$1,980
1841-C $5 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,705
1841-C Liberty Half Eagle. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$1,410
1841-C $5 MS62+ PCGS Secure. Variety 1. ...
$23,000
1841-C $5 MS64 NGC. Ex: Pittman. Variety 3-C, the only ...
$34,500
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU Details--Obverse Damage (NGC).
$3,600
1841-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1841-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$16,800
1841-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,280
1841-C $5 --Repaired, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. ...
$1,380
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