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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:
8899
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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:
1853
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
305,770
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8253
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Coin Value History
1853 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
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: $970 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $970 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $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: $1,017 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $970 – $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: $970 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,102 – $120,000
1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,220
1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). With One Pinch of California Gold Dust. SS Central America Label.
$3,416
1853 $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,368
1853 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 61, 54 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,802.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 305,77...
$1,952
1853 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 55, 168 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,262.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 305,7...
$1,800
1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,560
1853 $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 305,770. ...
$990
1853 $5 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 305,770. ...
$660
1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$660
1853 $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (43/548). NGC Census: (13/608). CDN: $592 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 30...
$690
1853 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$18,000
1853 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (131/392). NGC Census: (54/520). CDN: $654.90.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 305...
$690
1853 $5 Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Rive d''''Or Collection. NGC Census: (1/567). PCGS Population: (0/414). Mintage 305,770. ...
$360
1853 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/409). NGC Census: (1/565). VF30. Mintage 305,770. ...
$360
1853 $5 PCGS/CAC VF35
$475
1853 $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/454). PCGS Population (2/284). Mintage: 305,770. Numismedi...
$335
1853 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$38,188
$76,375
1853 $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/433). PCGS Population (0/270). Mintage: 305,770. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$374
1853 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 53, 420 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,185.11 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 305,770. ...
$1,020
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