1839-D $5 MS(PCGS#8193)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8535

Grade

VF30

Price

9,000

Lot Description

This is the first year of issue of the Liberty half eagle, and the only year with the obverse mintmark placed above the date, mintmarks were moved to the reverse in 1840. Smooth wear and clean surfaces with a few minor nicks and scuffs. Mintage of 18,939 pieces, few of which came down to us today.