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1851-D $5 Weak D MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +1.35%
$1,047.15
1851-D $5  Weak D MS
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The 'D' mintmark is very weakly punched so it is barely visible on the reverse of the coin, though it is somewhat present.

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: 8999
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1851
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: Weak D
Coin Date: 1851-D
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 62,710
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 98248
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Coin Value History
1851-D $5 Weak D MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +1.35%
$1,047.15
GSID:8999 PCGS:98248 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1851-D $5 Weak D MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS61 CAC $10,500 $1,234
MS61 - $8,500 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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1851-D $5 Weak D XF40 PCGS. Winter 31-U. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 7 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40...
1851-D $5 Weak D XF40 PCGS. Winter 31-U. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 7 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40...
$3,172
Sold 6/15/2026
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1851-D $5 Weak D MS60 NGC. Winter 31-U....
1851-D $5 Weak D MS60 NGC. Winter 31-U....
$5,520
Sold 2/27/2025
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 PCGS. Variety 31-U....
1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 PCGS. Variety 31-U....
$3,960
Sold 8/16/2024
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1851-D $5 Weak D VF30 ANACS. Mintage 62,710....
1851-D $5 Weak D VF30 ANACS. Mintage 62,710....
$2,040
Sold 11/29/2023
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1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-Q. Weak D. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 25-Q. Weak D. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).
$1,200
Sold 11/23/2021
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1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 26-O. Repunched Date, Weak D. EF-45 (PCGS).
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 26-O. Repunched Date, Weak D. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,440
Sold 3/26/2021
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU53 PCGS. ...
1851-D $5 Weak D AU53 PCGS. ...
$2,174
Sold 1/11/2009
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1851-D $5 Weak D VF35 PCGS. ...
1851-D $5 Weak D VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,265
Sold 3/7/2008
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU58 PCGS. Variety 26-O. The first 1 in the date is imbedded in a denticle and shows noticeable repunchin...
1851-D $5 Weak D AU58 PCGS. Variety 26-O. The first 1 in the date is imbedded in a denticle and shows noticeable repunchin...
$2,760
Sold 6/2/2007
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU55 NGC. Variety 26-O. The mintmark, while not invisible, is extremely weak with only portions visible. S...
$1,840
Sold 4/7/2006
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1851-D $5 Weak D--Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. AU Details, ...
$690
Sold 11/17/2003
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1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Weak D. EF-40 (PCGS).
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Weak D. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,680
Sold 6/22/2018
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1851-D $5 Weak D MS60 NGC. Variety 26-O, Second Edition. ...
$4,600
Sold 3/27/2004
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/2). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/2). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$2,760
Sold 10/4/2023
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1851-D $5 Weak D VF30 ANACS. ...
1851-D $5 Weak D VF30 ANACS. ...
$920
Sold 1/12/2008
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1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 26-O. Repunched Date, Weak D. EF-45 (PCGS).
1851-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 26-O. Repunched Date, Weak D. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,500
Sold 3/26/2021
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU55 NGC. Winter 26-O, Second Edition. While the mintage was 62,710 pieces, the '51-D is an uncommonly dif...
$1,265
Sold 7/30/2005
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1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/2). CDN: $1,760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
1851-D $5 Weak D AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/2). CDN: $1,760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$2,430
Sold 8/28/2022
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1851-D Liberty Half Eagle. Weak D. EF-45 (PCGS).
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$2,432
Sold 8/10/2012
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