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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:
8910
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1864
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:
1864
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,170
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8296
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Coin Value History
1864 $5 MS
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1864 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$69,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $57,500 | $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 |
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: $1,019 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $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: $1,066 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $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: $1,091 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1864 $5 AU50 PCGS. CAC. Gold and silver mintages declined dramatically throughout the Civil War, due in large part to hoard...
$22,570
1864 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$16,800
1864 $5 AU58+ PCGS. CAC....
$36,000
1864 $5 VF30 PCGS....
$12,600
1864 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$18,000
1864 $5 XF45 NGC. ...
$8,400
1864 $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$6,000
1864 $5 XF40 PCGS. ...
$8,225
1864 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$22,325
1864 Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (NGC).
$1,645
1864 $5 AU50 PCGS. Mintages of all precious-metal coins declined drastically during the Civil War, due to widespread hoardi...
$18,600
1864 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$20,400
1864 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC.
$45,600
1864 $5--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. ...
$529
1864 $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$18,000
1864 $5 XF45 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1864 Liberty Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$4,729
1864 $5 MS61 PCGS. ...
$18,975
1864 Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (NGC).
$2,071
1864 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$19,800
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