- USA Coin Book
- Gold $5 Half Eagle
- Coronet Head
- 1843-O : Large Letters
1843 O Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : Large Letters
Type 1 - No Motto - Liberty Head - Early Matron Gold Coins
Mintage: 82,000
Metal Composition: 90% Gold - 10% Copper
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Mass / Weight: 8.36 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):There were two major varieties of the 1843-O $5 gold half eagle. This variety features much larger lettering on the reverse of the coin - although it is slightly more common than the Small Letters variety. The difference between the 1843-O Large Letters vs Small Letters varieties is depicted below in the example comparison image:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4) |
Very Good (VG-8) |
Fine (F-12) |
Very Fine (VF-20) |
Extremely Fine (EF-40) |
About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
Uncirculated (MS-60) |
Uncirculated (MS-63) |
Proof (PR-63) |
- | - | - | $1,004 | $1,724 | $2,699 | $14,847 | $36,122 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1843-O Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (Large Letters Variety) is Worth $1,004 in Average Condition and can be Worth $14,847 to $36,122 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $649.67
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