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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:
9033
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
14,813
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8285
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Coin Value History
1860-C $5 MS
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1860-C $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $60,000 | $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: $977 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $977 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $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: $1,024 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $977 – $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: $977 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,109 – $120,000
1860-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF-40 (PCGS).
$3,904
1860-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$6,710
1860-C $5 XF45 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$5,734
1860-C $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$7,930
1860-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (NGC).
$9,000
1860-C $5 MS63 NGC. Winter-1....
$16,800
1860-C $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1....
$6,300
1860-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. MS-61 (NGC).
$14,400
1860-C $5 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$9,300
$1,180
1860-C $5 VF30 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$1,762
1860-C $5 Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,528
1860-C Liberty Half Eagle. MS-64 (NGC). CAC.
$54,050
1860-C $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,725
1860-C $5 VF25 PCGS. Variety 28-M. This coin displays the usual striking characteristics for this date which are on the wea...
$1,725
1860-C $5--Damaged--ANACS. VF Details. Net VF20....
$805
1860-C $5 XF40 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$4,440
1860-C $5 AU53 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$5,856
1860-C $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1....
$10,800
1860-C $5 AU55 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (22/50). PCGS Population: (15/29). CDN: $6,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1...
$7,500
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