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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:
9011
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
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:
1854-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
46,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8259
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Coin Value History
1854-O $5 MS
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1854-O $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $979 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $979 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $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: $1,026 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $979 – $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: $1,051 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,107 – $120,000
1854-O $5 AU53 NGC. Winter-3. ...
$3,416
1854-O $5 AU55 NGC. Winter-1....
$3,840
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$7,200
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF Details--Harshly Cleaned (NGC).
$600
1854-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/88). NGC Census: (33/141). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 46,000...
$1,117
1854-O $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$11,700
1854-O $5 VF30 NGC. Variety 1. Orange rims surround yellow-gold interiors and a sharp strike remains in evidence despite 30...
$750
1854-O $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (17/170). PCGS Population: (9/105). CDN: $698.72.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 46,0...
$748
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter Variety 1 (1-A). VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$576
1854-O $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$30,000
1854-O $5 -- Altered Surfaces -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. Variety 2. ...
$1,292
1854-O $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/153). PCGS Population (2/92). Mintage: 46,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$529
1854-O $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,416
1854-O $5 AU55 NGC. Winter-1....
$2,880
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,050
1854-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$960
1854-O $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/82). NGC Census: (33/137). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 46,000...
$1,620
1854-O $5 PCGS MS61 ex: Ashland City
$13,250
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