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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $5 Liberty Gold – No Motto (1839–1866) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 7 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1,065.79 and $160,000.00. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $5 Liberty Gold – No Motto (1839–1866) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 7 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1,065.79 and $160,000.00.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for gold coinage starting in 1840 for the quarter-eagle ($2.50) denomination. Weighing in at .12 ounces (4.18 grams) and 90% purity, these coins were well circulated and struck at numerous mints including Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver, and San Francisco.

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1840 $5 MS
Value Range: $1,120 - $160,000
$1,120 - $160,000
1840 $5 MS PL
Value Range: $35,000 - $42,000
$35,000 - $42,000
1840-C $5 MS
Value Range: $1,600 - $100,000
$1,600 - $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Value Range: $2,800 - $55,200
$2,800 - $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Value Range: $3,000 - $16,200
$3,000 - $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Value Range: $1,066 - $41,400
$1,066 - $41,400

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1853 $5 MS

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1856-C $5 MS

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1854-O $5 MS

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1855-S $5 MS

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