1842 C Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : Large Date

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety of the 1842-C $5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle features larger numbers in the 1842 date on the obverse of the coin. This variety is a bit more common than the Small Date variety - but it is still very rare and valuable. The difference between the Large Date vs Small Date variety is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

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)
-	-	-	$4,152	$4,765	$6,776	$15,765	$37,768	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1842-C Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (Large Date Variety) is Worth $4,152 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,765 to $37,768 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: $1063.52