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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8825
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1820
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
8.75 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2813 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2579 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
25
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Square Base 2
Coin Date:
1820
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
263,806
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1813-1829
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
8125
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Coin Value History
1820 $5 Square Base 2 MS
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1820 $5 Square Base 2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$173,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $144,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Facing Left, 1807-1812 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1812-five-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,400 – $220,000
1807 $5 Capped Bust, Left MS
Worth: $3,400 – $235,000
1808 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $72,000
1808/7 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $126,000
1809/8 $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $160,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1810 $5 Small Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $168,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Small 5 MS
Worth: $55,000 – $420,000
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $122,200
1811 $5 Tall 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $180,000
1811 $5 Small 5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $96,000
1812 $5 MS
Worth: $3,400 – $240,000
Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Eagle $5 Head Left, Large Size Planchet, 1813-1829 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/365xxx/b7afa921-de9d-489a-aeb5-ecb7c7ea0b54.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,750 – $175,000
1813 $5 MS
Worth: $3,900 – $185,000
1814/3 $5 MS
Worth: $4,200 – $150,000
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-5+. Square-Base 2, Large Letters. MS-62 (NGC).
$32,940
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-2, High R.5, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$79,300
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-4, R.8, MS63+ PCGS. ...
$70,150
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-5+. Square-Base 2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$9,600
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-1, R.7, AU55 PCGS....
$26,400
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-2, High R.5, MS60 PCGS. ...
$33,600
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-3, R.5, AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$24,000
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-3, R.5, MS65 PCGS. ...
$120,000
$5 1820 SQUARE BASE 2 PCGS AU50 CAC
$15,862
$21,275
1820 $5
$3,565
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-4, R.8, MS62 PCGS. ...
$41,480
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-3, R.5, MS64 PCGS....
$55,200
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-5+. Square-Base 2, Large Letters. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$57,600
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-5+. Square-Base 2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$18,000
1820 $5 Square 2--Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. Large Letters, Breen-6476, BD-2, High R.5. Our records indicate that the pr...
$6,325
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-2, High R.5, MS60 PCGS. ...
$15,275
1820 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-3. Rarity-5. Square Base 2. MS-65 (PCGS).
$108,000
$6,325
1820 $5 Square 2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$21,850
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