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Until recently scholars believed there were two sizes of mint mark for 1853-D, large and medium. In his 2024 reference, Doug Winters has determined that all 1853-D are the same size, or "Large" D. The so-called Medium D was merely a different mintmark location. PCGS and CACG have both determined they will no longer attribute the Medium D.
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:
9004
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D., 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:
1853-D
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
89,678
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8255
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1853-D $5 MS
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1853-D $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$3,660
1853-D $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter 34-X. The 1853-D boasts one of the higher Dahlonega mintages of half eagles at 89,678 pieces. I...
$5,368
1853-D $5 AU58 PCGS. Winter 34-Y. ...
$7,320
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$5,856
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$5,856
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 34-Y. Large D. VF-25 (PCGS).
$3,840
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 34-X. Large D. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 35-X. Large D. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,040
1853-D $5 MS62 NGC. Variety 34-Y....
$10,200
1853-D $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. Variety 34-Y....
$90,000
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 34-Y. Large D. MS-60 (PCGS). CAC.
$9,000
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 29-V. Large D. MS-61 (PCGS).
$15,000
1853-D $5 Large D VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/332 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (2/364 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,740
1853-D $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 34-Y. ...
$2,040
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$600
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large D. MS-63 (PCGS).
$16,450
1853-D $5 Fine 12 PCGS. Variety 34-Y. ...
$1,586
1853-D $5 PCGS F15
$1,601
1853-D $5 Large D AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (1/345). PCGS Population (0/272). Mintage: 89,678. (#8255)...
$546
1853-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 34-X. Large D. L Counterstamp. VF-30 Details--Scratched, Bent (ANACS).
$1,440
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