USA Coin Book
Gold $5 Half Eagle Coronet Head 1859-D
1859 D Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle
Type 1 - No Motto - Liberty Head - Early Matron Gold Coins
Mintage: 10,366
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.):
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)
- - - $4,174 $5,483 $6,799 $15,789 $43,379 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1859-D Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle is Worth $4,174 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,789 to $43,379 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: $1085.49
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