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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "5 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
376251
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
HM-2
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
286,588
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1838
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
765247
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Coin Value History
1838 $5 HM-2 MS
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1838 $5 HM-2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$338,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $282,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| 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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![Classic Head Half Eagle $5 1834-1838 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1834-five-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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Worth: $1,089 – $95,000
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1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,703.55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$3,660
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$11,285
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 98 in 53, 415 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 286...
$2,520
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 PCGS....
$5,160
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS65 PCGS....
$90,000
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU50 PCGS. Housed in an old green-label holder. PCGS Population: (71/228). Mintage 286,588....
$2,280
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/2). AU55. Mintage 286,588. ...
$1,920
1838 Classic Head Half Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$264,000
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$2,220
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (110/297). NGC Census: (116/566). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$1,860
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$7,500
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (98/414). Mintage 286,588....
$2,220
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 NGC....
$3,960
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,020
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$2,880
1838 $5 HM-2, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$3,364
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