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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:
8906
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
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,763
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8284
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Coin Value History
1860 $5 MS
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1860 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $78,000 | $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: $999 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $999 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,041 – $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: $1,046 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $999 – $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: $999 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,131 – $120,000
1860 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$4,392
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$2,379
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. VG-10 (PCGS).
$1,220
1860 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 18 in 50, 57 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,657.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 19,700....
$2,318
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,560
1860 $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/20). Mintage 19,700. ...
$2,340
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$2,040
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$15,600
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$8,400
1860 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/117). PCGS Population: (4/71). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$690
1860 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/65). NGC Census: (5/112). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Minta...
$2,040
1860 $5 MS62 NGC. ...
$7,638
1860 $5 VF20--Plugged, Tooled--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $20...
$126
1860 $5
$2,915
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1860 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (40/34). PCGS Population: (21/16). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 19,700. ...
$1,740
1860 PCGS AU-50
$1,799
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,400
1860 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,160
1860 $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (20/61 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (16/99 and 0/0+). CDN: ...
$2,280
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