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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:
8960
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-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
40,120
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8200
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Coin Value History
1840-O $5 MS
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1840-O $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$49,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $41,500 | $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 |
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
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
1842-C $5 Small Date MS
Worth: $7,500 – $132,000
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. Narrow Mill, Large O. AU-55 (NGC).
$3,172
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU58 NGC. Winter-3. ...
$3,660
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill VF35 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 9 in 35, 110 finer. C...
$3,660
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-3. Narrow Mill, Small O. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,160
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/150). Mintage 40,120. ...
$1,380
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-3. Narrow Mill, Small O. Partial Collar. MS-62 (PCGS).
$20,400
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU50 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2....
$3,360
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (23/59). NGC Census: (28/121). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS X...
$2,280
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Large O. MS-61 (PCGS).
$11,400
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Large O. MS-60 (ANACS). OH.
$13,200
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/106). NGC Census: (2/151). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/P...
$1,170
1840-O $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 3. ...
$1,998
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill MS63 NGC. ...
$34,500
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill--Damaged, Tooled--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15....
$161
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill AU55 PCGS. Winter-2. This variety is the Narrow Mill with a large O mintmark and raised die lines at ...
$2,928
1840-O $5 Large Diameter AU58 NGC. Winter-2....
$4,800
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. Narrow Mill, Large O. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$2,280
1840-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,840
1840-O PCGS XF-40
$1,770
1840-O $5 Narrow Mill MS62 PCGS. Variety 3. ...
$19,200
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