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$5 Half Eagle Market Value

Current market statistics for $5 Half Eagle gold coins based on 2,263 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$1,997 typical price
Most are between$1,160$8,657
Brand new$0
Used$2,090
On sale now2,263

👉 In short easy summary

The highest value is found in coins from the Dahlonega mint (+158%) and MS 65 grades (+63%). Conversely, uncertified coins and Philadelphia mint strikes offer the lowest entry points, trading at -24% and -15% relative to the median respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

Uncertified 466 on sale$1,513 · 24% cheaper
Ungraded 105 on sale$1,596 · 20% cheaper
1881 90 on sale$1,600 · 20% cheaper
1901 84 on sale$1,675 · 16% cheaper
Philadelphia 944 on sale$1,700 · 15% cheaper

Price by certification

Uncertified
$1,513-24%
ANACS
$1,540-23%
NGC
$2,065+3%
PCGS
$2,371+19%
PCGS & CAC
$2,398+20%
CAC
$2,500+25%

Why? Professional grading adds a premium, with CAC certified coins at $2,500 compared to uncertified at $1,512.5.

Price by grade

Ungraded
$1,596-20%
MS 62
$1,750-12%
MS 61
$1,750-12%
MS 63
$2,000
MS 64
$2,510+26%
MS 65
$3,250+63%

Why? Higher numismatic grades command significant premiums, peaking at $3,250 for MS 65.

Price by mint location

Philadelphia
$1,700-15%
Denver
$1,779-11%
San Francisco
$2,045+2%
Carson City
$3,985+100%
Charlotte
$4,985+150%
Dahlonega
$5,150+158%

Why? Rarity by mint creates wide gaps, from Philadelphia at $1,700 to Dahlonega at $5,150.

Price by year

1881
$1,600-20%
1901
$1,675-16%
1910
$1,750-12%
1882
$1,800-10%
1909
$1,950-2%
1908
$2,913+46%

Why? Specific vintage demand affects pricing, with 1908 coins reaching a median of $2,912.99 while 1881 coins sit at $1,599.99.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a $5 Half Eagle?

The market median price is $1,997.

Which mint location is the most expensive?

Dahlonega is the most expensive mint location with a median price of $5,150.

How much more do PCGS certified coins cost compared to uncertified ones?

PCGS certified coins have a median of $2,371.44, while uncertified coins have a median of $1,512.5.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1,160$8,657, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 14, 2026.