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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:
8998
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
62,710
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8248
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1851-D $5 MS
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1851-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $962 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $962 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,004 – $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: $1,009 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $962 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $66,000
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: $962 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,094 – $120,000
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 31-W. EF-40 (NGC).
$3,538
1851-D $5 Strong D AU50 PCGS. Winter 31-W. ...
$7,320
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 30-V. VF Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$2,040
1851-D $5 Strong D AU55 PCGS. CAC. Winter 30-V....
$8,400
1851-D $5 Weak D MS60 NGC. Winter 31-U....
$5,520
1851-D $5 Strong D AU53 NGC. Variety 31-W....
$4,560
1851-D $5 Strong D -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45. Mintage 62,710....
$3,960
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 31-W. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$2,400
1851-D $5 Strong D MS62 NGC. Variety 31-W....
$15,600
1851-D $5 Strong D VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/122 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (2/135 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for N...
$3,600
1851-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 30-V. ...
$6,000
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 31-V. Repunched Date. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,840
1851-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 31-V. ...
$9,988
1851-D $5 VG10 PCGS. Variety 26-R. ...
$1,175
1851-D $5 Fine 12 NGC. Variety 26-Q. ...
$1,610
1851-D $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,530
1851-D $5 Weak D--Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. AU Details, ...
$690
1851-D $5 Weak D XF40 PCGS. Winter 31-U. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 7 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40...
$3,172
1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 PCGS. Variety 31-U....
$3,960
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 31-W. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,120
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