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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:
9142
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unknown
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1865
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8439
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Request PricingLiberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1865 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_4423-0.20200701025947987.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $15,000 – $192,000
1839 $5 PR
Worth: $175,000 – $240,000
1840 $5 PR
1841 $5 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $150,000
1842 $5 PR
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1843 $5 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $150,000
1844 $5 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $211,200
1844-O $5 Branch Mint BM PR DCAM
Worth: $4,200,000 – $4,200,000
1845 $5 PR
Worth: $120,000 – $270,000
1846 $5 PR
Worth: $140,000 – $210,000
1847 $5 PR
1848 $5 PR
Worth: $100,000 – $120,000
1850 $5 PR
1854 $5 PR
1855 $5 PR
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