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The half eagles dated 1829 (small date) through 1834 are smaller in diameter than the earlier pieces. They also have smaller letters, dates, and stars.
Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72380
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.8
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Head Left, Small Size Planchet
Variety 2:
1829-1834
Coin Date:
Capped Bust Half Eagle
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8150
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Coin Value History
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Small Size Planchet, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
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Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Small Size Planchet, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$936,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $780,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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Worth: $3,400 – $235,000
1808 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $72,000
1808/7 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $126,000
1809/8 $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $160,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $168,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $55,000 – $420,000
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Worth: $3,400 – $122,200
1811 $5 Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1811 $5 Small 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $96,000
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Worth: $3,400 – $240,000
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Worth: $3,750 – $175,000
1813 $5 MS
Worth: $3,900 – $185,000
1814/3 $5 MS
Worth: $4,200 – $150,000
1831 $5 Large 5D, BD-2, R.6 AU58 NGC. ...
$79,300
1830 $5 Small 5D, BD-2, High R.5, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$122,000
1833 $5 Small Date, BD-3, High R.7, MS61 PCGS. ...
$91,500
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, MS64 NGC. ...
$122,000
1834 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-5. Crosslet 4. MS-62+ (PCGS).
$96,000
1833 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-6. Close, Small Date, Distant Period. MS-65 (PCGS). CMQ.
$192,000
1831 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-6. Large D. AU Details--Reverse Damage (NGC).
$31,200
1830 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-6. Large D. AU-50+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$78,000
1833 $5 Large Date, BD-1, High R.5, VF25 PCGS....
$27,600
1830 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-6. Large D. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$420,000
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-3, High R.7, AU53 PCGS....
$57,600
1834 $5 With Motto, Plain 4, BD-1, High R.5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$162,000
1830 $5 Small 5D, BD-2, High R.5, MS60 NGC. ...
$51,600
1831 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-6+. Small 5D. Mint State-67 (PCGS).
$646,250
1834 $5 With Motto, Crosslet 4, BD-2, R.5, XF45 PCGS. ...
$35,250
1834 $5 Capped Head, Crosslet 4 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. BD-2, R.5. ...
$18,800
1832 $5 Square Base 2, 13 Stars -- Ex-Jewelry, Altered Surfaces, Rims Filed -- ANACS. VF20 Details. BD-1, R.5. ...
$5,288
$18,400
1834 $5 Capped Head, Plain 4 VF30 PCGS. Breen-6499, B. I-...
$19,550
$5,060
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