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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:
9030
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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
Variety:
Medium D
Coin Date:
1859-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
10,366
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8282
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1859-D $5 Medium D MS
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1859-D $5 Medium D MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $971 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $971 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,013 – $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: $1,018 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $971 – $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: $971 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,103 – $120,000
1859-D $5 Medium D AU58+ PCGS. CAC. Winter 44-HH. ...
$23,180
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. VG-8 (PCGS).
$4,636
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. MS-62 (NGC).
$24,400
1859-D $5 Medium D AU55 PCGS. Winter 44-HH. ...
$8,540
1859-D $5 Medium D VF25 PCGS. Winter 44-HH....
$4,320
1859-D $5 Medium D AU50 PCGS. Winter 44-HH....
$6,006
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. AU Details--Wheel Mark (PCGS).
$5,520
1859-D $5 Medium D MS61 PCGS. Winter 44-HH. ...
$19,200
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,560
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. VF-35 (PCGS). OGH.
$4,320
1859-D $5 Medium D XF40 PCGS. Variety 44-HH. ...
$2,160
1859-D $5 Medium D VF30 NGC. CAC. Variety 44-HH. ...
$1,980
1859-D $5 Medium D AU53 NGC. Variety 36-CC. ...
$2,530
1859-D $5 Medium D MS63 PCGS. ...
$27,600
$7,188
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. AU-58 (NGC).
$8,540
1859-D $5 Medium D VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/117). PCGS Population (0/118). Mintage: 10,366. (#8282)...
$1,150
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$43,200
1859-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 44-HH. Medium D. AU-55 (NGC). CAC.
$7,800
1859-D $5 Medium D VF25 PCGS. Variety 44-HH. The 1859-D half eagle comes from a moderately low mintage of 10,366 pieces and...
$3,960
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