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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72381
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2417 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1834-1838
Coin Date:
Classic Head Half Eagle
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
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Coin Value History
Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $132,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS
Worth: $1,104 – $158,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Plain 4 MS PL
Worth: $22,500 – $45,000
1834 $5 Classic Head, Crosslet 4 MS
Worth: $1,229 – $108,000
1835 $5 MS
Worth: $1,104 – $100,000
1836 $5 MS
Worth: $1,104 – $110,000
1837 $5 MS
Worth: $1,114 – $230,000
1838 $5 MS
Worth: $1,114 – $282,000
1838-C $5 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $325,000
1838-D $5 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $143,000
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. Plain 4. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,074
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-2. Plain 4. VF-35 (PCGS).
$1,464
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-9. Rarity-4. Crosslet 4. VG-8 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,196
1836 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-6. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS). OGH.
$2,074
1836 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-3+. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,660
1836 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-6. Rarity-3. AU-53 (NGC).
$1,708
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$1,342
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,342
1836 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-3. Rarity-4. AU-58 (NGC).
$3,172
1834 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-5. Rarity-2. Plain 4. MS-61 (NGC).
$4,148
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-6, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$13,420
1837 $5 HM-2, High R.3, MS60 NGC. ...
$4,270
1838-C $5 HM-1, High R.4, VF30 ANACS. ...
$9,150
1834 $5 Classic, Plain 4, HM-3, R.2, XF40 NGC. CDN: $1,334.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 657,460. ...
$1,403
1834 $5 Plain 4, HM-7, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$115,900
1838-D Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-1, Winter 1-A. Rarity-3. AU-55 (NGC).
$19,520
1836 $5 Tall 1, Block 8, HM-6, R.3, Good 6 NGC. CDN: $1,063.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 553,147. ...
$1,037
1836 $5 Block 8, HM-7, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$10,065
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. AG-3 (NGC).
$1,200
1835 $5 HM-1, High R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$34,160
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