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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:
8909
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1863
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:
1863
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,442
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8294
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1863 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$480,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $360,000 | $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: $1,002 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,002 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,044 – $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: $1,049 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,002 – $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: $1,002 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,134 – $120,000
1863 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$73,200
1863 $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Half eagle coinage at Philadelphia was minimal in 1863, largely due to the economic conditions on t...
$34,160
1863 $5 AU53 NGC....
$20,400
1863 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$50,400
$5 1863 PCGS MS60
$47,000
1863 $5 -- Tooled -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$4,320
1863 $5 --Filed Rims--Genuine PCGS. ...
$3,881
$4,312
1863 $5
$1,438
$5 1863 PCGS MS61
$58,750
1863 $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$37,200
1863 $5 AU53 NGC. The 1863 is an exceptionally rare half eagle in the No Motto series. Only 2,442 business strikes were pro...
$9,775
1863 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$78,000
1863 Liberty Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$15,275
$4,312
1863 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$28,800
$6,037
1863 $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$35,250
$4,600
$5 1863 PCGS AU55
$29,375
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