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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:
9037
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861-C
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
6,879
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8289
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Coin Value History
1861-C $5 MS
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1861-C $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$186,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845d-5-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,041 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,041 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,083 – $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: $1,088 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,041 – $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: $1,041 – $65,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,173 – $120,000
1861-C $5 VF35 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$17,080
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (PCGS). Retro OGH.
$20,740
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$34,160
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$408,000
1861-C $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1....
$38,400
1861-C $5 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....
$43,200
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State II. AU-55 (PCGS).
$22,800
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State II. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$36,000
1861-C $5 NGC/CAC XF45
$13,750
1861-C $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$45,600
1861-C $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$15,862
1861-C $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$6,900
1861-C $5 VF30 PCGS. ...
$3,450
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State II. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1861-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State II. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$20,400
1861-C $5 NGC/CAC AU53
$25,000
$5 1861-C PCGS MS63 CAC
$164,500
1861-C $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$37,200
1861-C Liberty Half Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$23,500
1861-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$15,000
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