1846 D Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : High D Over D

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

One major variety is the 1846-D/D $5 gold half eagle which features a D over D RPM error. This variety is actually not rare compared to the normal 1846-D coin - it is still extremely valuable though. This variety features a "D" mint mark which was struck too high and then a second "D" mint mark struck lower into it's normal location. This is easily identified and is depicted below in the example close up image of the re-punched mint mark:

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)
-	-	-	$4,089	$5,126	$6,175	$15,703	$43,291	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1846-D Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (High D Over D Variety) is Worth $4,089 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,703 to $43,291 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: $1000.60