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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:
8904
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1858
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:
1858
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,136
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8276
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Coin Value History
1858 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$121,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $102,000 | $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 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,113 – $120,000
1858 $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1858 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$2,684
1858 $5 AU55+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,880
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$7,800
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). CMQ.
$60,000
1858 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/67). Mintage 15,136. ...
$1,680
1858 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/36). Mintage 15,136. ...
$2,280
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,160
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,760
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,440
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$7,800
1858 $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/62). NGC Census: (1/79). CDN: $518.12.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 15,136. ...
$1,020
1858 $5 MS63 NGC. ...
$6,000
1858 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,275
1858 $5 MS62+ NGC. ...
$4,935
1858 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/44). NGC Census: (0/77). Mintage: 15,136. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$749
1858 $5 MS65 PCGS. In 1839, the design of the half eagle was changed from the Classic Head to Christian Gobrecht's Liberty ...
$40,250
1858 $5 AU58 PCGS....
$4,560
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,520
1858 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
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