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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:
8889
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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:
1844
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
340,330
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8219
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Coin Value History
1844 $5 MS
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1844 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845d-5-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,023 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,023 – $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: $1,070 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,023 – $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: $1,095 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1844 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 50, 153 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,332.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 340,3...
$1,464
1844 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,560
1844 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (97/36). Mintage 340,330. ...
$1,320
1844 Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (NGC).
$900
1844 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1844 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$690
1844 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$660
1844 $5 MS61 NGC. CAC....
$2,880
1844 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/97). NGC Census: (57/218). CDN: $657.51.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 340,3...
$750
1844 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,800
1844 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,960
1844 $5 PCGS Fair-02
$750
1844 $5 Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/266). NGC Census: (0/349). Mintage 340,330. ...
$576
1844 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/247). NGC Census: (3/339). VF30. Mintage 340,330. ...
$360
1844 $5 MS60 PCGS. ...
$1,469
1844 $5 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/285). PCGS Population (1/157). Mintage: 340,330. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$345
1844 $5 --Improperly Cleaned--XF40 NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (9/260). PCGS Population (9/128). Mintage: 340,330. Numismed...
$288
$50,025
1844 $5
$130
1844 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,140
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