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Small Letters
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:
8886
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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 Letters
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
27,578
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8207
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Coin Value History
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
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1842 $5 Small Letters MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $985 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $985 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
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-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
1842 $5 Small Letters AU58 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1842 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Letters. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1842 $5 Small Letters MS66 PCGS. Breen-6536....
$108,000
1842 $5 Small Letters VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/38 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/31 and 0/0+). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,680
1842 $5 Small Letters XF40 PCGS. Boldly detailed, as the XF grade suggests, with remnants of luster in the most protected r...
$2,280
1842 $5 Small Letters AU53 NGC. ...
$2,220
1842 $5 Small Letters AU50 NGC. ...
$1,980
1842 $5 Small Letters XF45 NGC. ...
$1,560
1842 $5 Small Letters MS62 NGC. ...
$17,625
1842 Liberty Half Eagle. Small Letters. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$1,292
1842 $5 Small Letters MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$56,400
1842 $5 Small Letters--Cleaned-- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/25). PCGS Population (0/29). Mintage: 27,500. Numismed...
$345
1842 $5
$805
1842 $5
$742
1842 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Letters. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$13,200
1842 $5 Small Letters AU55 NGC....
$3,360
1842 Liberty Half Eagle. Small Letters. EF-40 (NGC).
$1,026
1842 $5 Small Letters AU53 NGC. ...
$2,220
1842 $5 Small Letters AU50 NGC. ...
$1,920
1842 $5 Small Letters XF45 NGC. ...
$1,840
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