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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:
9038
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
1,597
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8290
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Coin Value History
1861-D $5 MS
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1861-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$576,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $480,000 | $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 |
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
1861-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 47-GG. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$408,000
1861-D $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter 47-GG....
$63,000
1861-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 47-GG. AU-50 (PCGS).
$78,000
1861-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 47-GG, the only known dies. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$144,000
1861-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 46-JJ. ...
$75,000
1861-D $5 VF35 NGC. CAC. Variety 46-JJ. ...
$44,400
1861-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 39-FF, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$81,000
1861-D $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Variety 46-JJ. ...
$60,000
$25,960
1861-D $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 39-EE. ...
$41,125
1861-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 39-EE. (per Doug Winter's ...
$43,700
$4,140
1861-D $5
$39,100
1861-D $5
$3,680
1861-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 47-GG, the only known dies. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$336,000
1861-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 46-JJ. ...
$51,002
1861-D $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 46-JJ. ...
$42,300
1861-D $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 47-GG. ...
$102,000
1861-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 46-JJ. ...
$81,000
1861-D $5 VF35 PCGS....
$13,800
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