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Small Letters
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:
8974
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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
Variety:
Small Letters
Coin Date:
1843-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
19,075
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8217
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1843-O $5 Small Letters MS
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1843-O $5 Small Letters MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $1,038 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,038 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,120 – $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: $1,085 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,038 – $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: $1,110 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1843-O $5 Small Letters AU50 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,542
1843-O $5 Small Letters XF45 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2. ...
$3,416
1843-O $5 Small Letters AU55 NGC. Winter-2. ...
$4,636
1843-O $5 Small Letters AU53 NGC. Winter-2....
$3,960
1843-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Letters. Winter-2. AU-58 (PCGS).
$8,400
1843-O $5 Small Letters MS61 NGC. Variety 2....
$16,800
1843-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Letters. Winter-2. Die State I. EF Details--Wheel Mark (PCGS).
$2,040
1843-O $5 Small Letters XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (9/60). PCGS Population: (7/41). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mi...
$1,500
1843-O $5 PCGS VF20 (Small Letters)
$950
1843-O $5 Small Letters MS63+ NGC. Variety 2. ...
$31,200
1843-O $5 Small Letters VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/62). PCGS Population (4/41). Mintage: 19,075. From The Ohio Valley C...
$564
1843-O Liberty Half Eagle. Small Letters. Winter Variety One, the only known dies. Die State I. MS-65 (PCGS).
$79,350
$48,875
1843-O $5 Small Letters VF35 NGC. The scarcer of the two varieties for this issue. This Choice VF piece is slightly luminou...
$862
1843-O $5 Small Letters Fair2--Damage-Cleaned--ANACS,AG Details....
$161
1843-O $5 Small Letters VG8 ANACS....
$184
1843-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Letters. Winter-2. Die State I. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,920
1843-O $5 Small Letters XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/27). Mintage 19,075. ...
$2,880
1843-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Small Letters. Winter-2. Die State I. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$7,200
1843-O $5 Small Letters AU53 PCGS. Variety 1....
$4,080
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