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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:
8987
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1847
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:
1847-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
12,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8235
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Coin Value History
1847-O $5 MS
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1847-O $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$49,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $41,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $981 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $981 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $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: $1,028 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $981 – $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: $1,053 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,109 – $120,000
1847-O $5 VF25 NGC. CAC. Winter-1. ...
$9,760
1847-O $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$21,350
1847-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$17,400
1847-O $5 Fine 12 PCGS. Variety 1....
$12,000
1847-O $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$18,000
1847-C Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,400
1847-O $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/35). NGC Census: (4/37). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 12,000....
$8,400
1847-O $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$11,162
1847-O $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$8,812
1847-O $5 XF45 ANACS. Variety 1. ...
$6,900
1847-O $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,025
1847-O $5 VF20 ANACS. ...
$1,265
1847-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (NGC). CAC.
$4,112
1847-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$11,162
1847-O $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1 . This is a rare O-mint half eagle from a 12,000-piece mintage. Only 60 to 70 pieces surv...
$11,400
1847-O $5 AU58 NGC. ...
$24,000
1847-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$1,560
1847-O $5 VF30 NGC. A moderately circulated example of ...
$2,530
1847-O $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$14,100
1847-O $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. ...
$2,760
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