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Small D
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:
8959
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Small D
Coin Date:
1840-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
22,896
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8199
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1840-D $5 Small D MS
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1840-D $5 Small D MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$35,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $29,000 | $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]
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Worth: $937 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $937 – $71,500
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $979 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $67,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $984 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $937 – $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: $937 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,069 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $12,000 – $180,000
1840-D $5 Small D AU55 NGC. Variety 4-C....
$6,600
1840-D $5 Small D XF40 PCGS. Variety 4-C. ...
$7,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS61 NGC. Variety 4-C, ...
$12,600
1840-D $5 Small D AU53 NGC. Variety 4-C. ...
$4,560
1840-D $5 Small D VF35 NGC. Variety 4-C. ...
$2,585
1840-D Liberty Half Eagle. Small D. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$1,622
1840-D $5 Small D--Altered Surfaces--ANACS. AU55 Details. ...
$2,300
1840-D $5 Small D XF40 NGC. ...
$2,415
1840-D $5 Small D MS61 NGC. Variety 4-C, ...
$14,100
1840-D $5 Small D AU53 PCGS. ...
$5,751
1840-D $5 Small D VF35 NGC. ...
$2,070
1840-D $5 Small D AU55 NGC. ...
$6,325
1840-D $5 Small D XF40 NGC. ...
$2,990
1840-D $5 Small D VF35 NGC. ...
$2,530
1840-D $5 Small D VF35 NGC. ...
$2,760
$3,565
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