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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:
8955
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
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:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1839-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
17,205
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8192
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Coin Value History
1839-C $5 MS
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1839-C $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$360,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $240,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $985 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $985 – $66,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,023 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,032 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $985 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,057 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,113 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
1839-C $5 AU50 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$15,860
1839-C $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. The 1839-C half eagle is prized for its status a transitional issue in several respects. It ...
$16,470
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF-40 (PCGS). Gold CAC. CMQ. OGH.
$34,800
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. VG-8 (PCGS).
$4,560
1839-C $5 Fine 12 PCGS. Winter-1....
$4,680
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$5,760
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. VF-25 (PCGS).
$7,800
1839-C $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$40,800
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State II. EF-45 (NGC).
$10,200
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State I. MS-64 (PCGS).
$336,000
1839-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1, ...
$21,600
1839-C $5 PCGS VF30
$7,055
1839-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$24,000
1839-C $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/102). NGC Census: (1/84). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 17,205...
$3,120
1839-C $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$48,000
1839-C $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$16,450
1839-C $5 Good 6 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$1,410
1839-C $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$41,125
1839-C $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,112
1839-C $5 Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,495
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