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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:
8884
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
1840
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
137,382
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8194
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Coin Value History
1840 $5 MS
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1840 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$192,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $982 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $982 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
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: $1,029 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $982 – $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: $1,054 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,110 – $120,000
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
1840 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 40, 234 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,392.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 137,3...
$1,464
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (ICG).
$1,620
1840 $5 Broad Mill MS61 NGC....
$5,280
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680
1840 $5 MS63 PCGS....
$13,200
1840 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (10/334). Mintage 137,300. ...
$930
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (NGC).
$690
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$2,880
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Genuine (PCGS).
$1,200
1840 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (45/260). PCGS Population: (56/160). CDN: $752 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 137,300....
$810
1840 $5 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$240,000
1840 $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/343). PCGS Population: (0/252). Mintage 137,300. ...
$630
1840 $5 Narrow Mill MS62 PCGS. ...
$4,700
1840 $5 Narrow Mill VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/283). PCGS Population (2/158). Mintage: 137,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$322
1840 $5 NGC F15
$334
1840 $5 Narrow Mill Fine12--Scratched--ANACS, VF Details....
$172
1840 $5 Narrow Mill--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details. Net VF30....
$161
1840 $5
$2,860
1840 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,140
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