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1845-O $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz
$981.89
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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: 8979
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1845
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: 1845-O
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: New Orleans
Mint Mark: O
Mintage: 41,000
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8225
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz
$981.89
GSID:8979 PCGS:8225 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1845-O $5 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $79,000 $1,234
MS63 - $66,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1845-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. VG-10 (PCGS). CAC.
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1845-O $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
1845-O $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$4,514
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1845-O $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1....
1845-O $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1.... CAC approved
$31,200
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1845-O $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/92 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (12/133 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
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1845-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/60). NGC Census: (34/99). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 41,00...
1845-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/60). NGC Census: (34/99). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 41,00...
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1845-O $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....
1845-O $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....
$15,600
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1845-O $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/106 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/140 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
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1845-O $5 AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/119). NGC Census: (0/139). Mintage 41,000. ...
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$528
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1845-O $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
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$1,998
Sold 8/14/2016
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$999
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1845-O $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1....
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Sold 5/10/2024
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$5,160
Sold 9/15/2023
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