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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:
8970
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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:
1843-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
44,277
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8214
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Coin Value History
1843-C $5 MS
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1843-C $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $66,000 | $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-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 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,113 – $120,000
1843-C $5 XF40 NGC. Winter-2. ...
$5,612
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. VF-35 (PCGS).
$5,124
1843-C $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2. ...
$17,080
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (ICG).
$4,800
1843-C $5 Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2. ...
$3,416
1843-C $5 AU50 NGC. Winter-2....
$4,200
1843-C $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2....
$20,400
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,100
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Die State II. AU Details--Wheel Mark (PCGS).
$3,120
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Die State II. Fine-15 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,400
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. VF-25 (PCGS).
$3,840
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$24,000
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,040
1843-C $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,720
1843-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter Variety-2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,800
1843-C $5 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/162). NGC Census: (0/158). Mintage 44,227. ...
$1,140
1843-C $5 MS64 PCGS. Variety 6-C, Die State II. The 1843-...
$39,100
$24,495
1843-C $5
$402
1843-C $5 XF40 PCGS. Winter-1. PCGS Population: 30 in 40, 89 finer (4/26). CDN: $3,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$4,514
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