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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:
8992
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
39,036
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8242
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Coin Value History
1849-D $5 MS
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1849-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $150,000 | $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-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
1849-D $5 XF45 PCGS. Winter 25-S. ...
$6,710
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 26-T. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$4,200
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 24-R. VF-20 (PCGS).
$3,840
1849-D $5 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/178). Mintage 39,036. ...
$2,640
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-S. AU-55 (NGC).
$6,300
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-S. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$9,900
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-S. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,400
1849-D $5 VF30 PCGS. Variety 25-T. A scarce variety with the mintmark high and tilted right. This piece displays smooth oli...
$4,320
1849-D $5 MS62 NGC. Variety 26-T. ...
$19,200
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 24-R. VF-25 (PCGS).
$2,400
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-S. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,300
1849-D $5 PCGS/CAC Good-06
$1,600
1849-D $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 25-S. ...
$1,800
$5 1849-D PCGS AU50
$3,520
1849-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 25-S, ...
$11,750
1849-D $5 XF45 NGC. Winter 25-S. ...
$5,124
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 26-T. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$3,600
1849-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 25-S....
$5,520
1849-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-T. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1849-D $5 XF40 NGC. Variety 25-S. ...
$2,640
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