1866 Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle

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

1866 was a transitional year in the design of the Liberty Head Half Eagle. All gold half eagles minted in Philadelphia include the Type 2 "With Motto" design - which features the motto and banner "IN GOD WE TRUST" above the eagle on the reverse of the coin. There were no Type 1 "No Motto" coins were produced in Philadelphia (unlike the San Francisco minted coins which did feature two separate varieties).

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)
-	-	-	$1,897	$3,004	$4,140	$15,755	$50,482	$34,939

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1866 Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle is Worth $1,897 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,755 to $50,482 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $34,939 or more. 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: $1051.00