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| 1834 HM-1 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC SCRIPT 8 PLAIN 4 HM-1
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PCGS MS 64
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HM-1, R-3. The year 1834 saw the first Classic Half Eagles struck in the United States Mint. Coinage of this type was initially very heavy--amounting to 657,460 pieces. This example is fully lustrous with radiant softly frosted surfaces. Modest hints of a semi-prooflike finish are also discernible in the fields as the coin rotates under a light. Gleaming yellow-gold color and a sharply executed strike. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics.
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| 1834 HM-2 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC BLOCK 8 PLAIN 4 HM-2
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PCGS AU 53
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HM-2, R-4. This example has a strong strike for this issue. Like most examples of this variety, it has a die crack evident between stars six and seven. The color is green-gold with orange highlights on both the obverse and reverse. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1834 HM-3 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC SCRIPT 8 PLAIN 4 HM-3
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PCGS AU 55
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HM-3, R-2. This die pairing is the second most prevalent marriage in 1834 and in fact the entire $5 Classic Gold series. This coin has a good strike and pleasing yellow gold color with vibrant luster. Purchased from US Coins.
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| 1834 HM-4 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC PLAIN 4
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NGC AU 55
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HM-4, R-5+. This is the rarest die pairing for 1834 Classic Half Eagles. A very original coin with a strong strike. The color is green-gold with noted orange-gold highlights. On this example, the small berry on the reverse is almost microscopic. Purchased from South Austin Coin Exchange.
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| 1834 HM-5 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC BLOCK 8 PLAIN 4 HM-5
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PCGS MS 62
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CAC, HM-5, R-2. This example has swirling and effusive luster on yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is strong overall but consistent with the variety, the hair below the liberty band is very soft. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics.
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| 1834 HM-7 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC BLOCK 8 PLAIN 4 HM-7
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PCGS AU 55
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CAC, HM-7, R-3. An excellent AU Classic Gold coin. The colors are blends of green-gold and orange-gold with splashes of red on both surfaces. Like many late die state instances of this variety, there are die cracks from both wing tips to the rim. Purchased from US Coins.
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| 1834 HM-8 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC SCRIPT 8 PLAIN 4 HM-8
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PCGS AU 53
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HM-8, R-4. This is a scarce variety with only about 100 remaining examples. The current “crusty” example has a strong strike with frosty luster remaining by the peripheral devices. The underlying color is green gold with orange gold toning toward the edges. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1834 Crosslet 4 HM-9 |
United States
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$5 1834 CLASSIC SCRIPT 8 CROSSLET 4 HM-9
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PCGS MS 62
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CAC, HM-9, R-4. This example is the only UNC verified by CAC for this date. It has beautiful, original “skin” and is highly reflective with satiny, semi-prooflike luster. The strike is extremely strong for the type; the color is yellow gold. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics; ex: Bowers and Ruddy 10/77 (Fairfield Collection): 1770.
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| 1835 HM-1 |
United States
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$5 1835 BLOCK 8 HM-1
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PCGS MS 62
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CAC, HM-1, R-2+. This sharply struck second-year Classic five is predominantly peach-gold but exhibits apple-green toning near the rims. Inspection with a lens reveals only minor abrasions, and luster fills the motifs and borders. Heritage 1/19: 5667; ex: Heritage 1/13:7104.
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| 1835 HM-2 |
United States
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$5 1835 BLOCK 8 HM-2
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PCGS AU 58
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CAC, HM-2, R-3. This is another sharply struck Half Eagle. The color is green-gold with attractive orange-gold highlights. Frosty luster is prevalent on both the obverse and reverse surfaces. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1835 HM-3 |
United States
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$5 1835 HM-3
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PCGS MS 62
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HM-3, R-5+. HM-3 is rare with approximately 35 suspected survivors ---- this is perhaps the finest known example of this variety. Exceptionally vivid reddish-gold surfaces are also intensely lustrous in a predominantly frosty texture. Direct lighting calls forth subtle semi-reflective qualities from the fields. Razor sharp striking detail further enhances the appeal of this example. Purchased from Stack’s Bowers.
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| 1835 HM-6 |
United States
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$5 1835 BLOCK 8 HM-6
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PCGS AU 58
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CAC, HM-6, R-6. This variety of the 1835 Half Eagle is very rare with only 20 suspected survivors. This example is from the final die state; it has a distinct die crack that dissects stars 5 and 6, runs through Liberty’s band and then dissects stars 12 and 13. A strong strike and vibrant luster highlight the yellow gold colors of this example. Purchased from ONR Coins.
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| 1835 HM-8 |
United States
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$5 1835 SCRIPT 8 HM-8
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PCGS MS 64
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CAC, HM-8, R-3+. This is a scarce 1835 variety but two of the highest graded 1835 half eagles were stuck from these dies; the current coin and the Pogue example which sold in May 2016. This strongly stuck example is green-gold with pleasing cartwheel luster. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics.
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| 1836 HM-1 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-1
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PCGS AU 53
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HM-1, R-6. HM-1 is the second rarest die marriage in 1836 with a rating of Rarity-6. This example has a die crack between stars five and six that is characteristic for this variety. It is yellow-gold and has a good deal of residual luster around the peripheral devices. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1836 HM-2 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-2
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PCGS XF 40
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CAC, HM-2, R-4+. This is a very scarce 1836 variety with only 100 suspected survivors. As with most examples of this variety, there are vertical die cracks on both t obverse and reverse. Pleasing honey-gold surfaces exhibit tinges of pale olive as the coin rotates under a light. Boldly defined overall with appreciable luster remaining. Stack’s Bowers 8/20: 1335.
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| 1836 HM-3 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-3
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PCGS AU 50
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HM-3, R-4. This is another very scarce 1836 variety with only 130 suspected survivors. The obverse has the characteristic die crack running from the 6 in the date up through the left side of star eight. On this example, the crack is most evident in the 6. It has a good strike and a “crusty old gold” appearance with orange-gold toning around the edges. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1836 HM-4 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-4
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PCGS MS 63
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CAC, HM-4, R-3+. This example has a rich golden luster that has a radiant flash on both sides. Sharply struck devices are fully frosted and show crisp, complete definition on both sides. Purchased from Legend; ex: DLRC 7/13; SB 2/13:2162.
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| 1836 HM-5 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-5
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PCGS AU 50
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HM-5, R-5. This is one of the three rare varieties in 1836. This example has the characteristic extreme flatness of the stars. It is green-gold, with a strong strike of the central devices and pleasing luster. Purchased from Harbor Coin Company.
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| 1836 HM-6 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-6
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PCGS MS 64
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HM-6, R-3. A substantial mintage of 553,147 Classic Head half eagles was produced in 1836, with nine different die varieties known for the date. Smooth satiny luster evenly coats both sides, each toned an ideal shade of medium yellow gold. Devices on obverse and reverse are nicely struck, lending further appeal to the supremely attractive and very frosty surfaces. The aesthetic impact is strong for the grade assigned, with few marks of consequence. Only a few light scattered lines are seen, and no contact marks are particularly important; the minor nick parallel to the bridge of Liberty's nose is the most individually notable. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1836 HM-7 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-7
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PCGS AU 55
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HM-7, R-3. This example is green-gold with attractive copper-gold toning toward the periphery. The strike is strong, and the luster is frosty. Purchased from Liberty Coins.
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| 1836 HM-8 |
United States
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$5 1836 BLOCK 8 HM-8
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PCGS AU 55
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HM-8, R-4. This is another scarce variety with only 190 suspected survivors. Clean surfaces are the highlight of this yellow-gold coin. A good deal of luster surrounds many of the peripheral devices. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1837 HM-1 |
United States
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$5 1837 BLOCK 8 HM-1
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PCGS AU 58
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CAC, HM-1, R-4. This variety of the $5 Classic Head is the scarcest of the 1837s. This example has a fairly weak strike at the centers, orange-gold color and flashy cartwheel luster. Purchased from Silicon Valley Coins.
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| 1837 HM-2 |
United States
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$5 1837 BLOCK 8 HM-2
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PCGS MS 64
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CAC, HM-2, R-3+. The HM-2 die pairing is the most common of three die marriages known for this this year but 1837 had the lowest P-mint mintage in the Classic Head Half Eagle series. On this example the striking details are complete throughout. The mint luster is fulsome and shows a bright, frosted sheen. There are a few insignificant luster grazes on the obverse and a light alloy spot below the eagle's beak on the reverse. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics.
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| 1837 HM-3 |
United States
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$5 1837 SCRIPT 8 HM-3
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PCGS MS 62
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CAC, HM-3, R-4. The HM-3 die pairing (Small Date Variety) is a rare variety for this date. This is a lovely coin for the grade with a great strike and even natural yellow-gold and green coloration. The surfaces are very frosty and have never been lightened. Purchased from Doug Winter.
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| 1838 HM-1 |
United States
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$5 1838 HM-1
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PCGS MS 61
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CAC, HM-1, R-3. While the 1838 is readily available to represent the Classic Head type, it is scarce in Mint State conditions. This apricot-gold MS61 coin is smooth and free of all but a few infrequent, tiny marks. Struck from clashed dies, the surfaces retain hints of reflectivity and the motifs are sharply struck. Purchased from Heritage.
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| 1838 HM-2 |
United States
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$5 1838 HM-2
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PCGS AU 58
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CAC, HM-2, R-3. On this example, lovely surfaces offer a bold strike, minimally abraded surfaces and rich rose gold color throughout. Ample luster resides in the fields. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics, ex: Legend Auctions 10/15: 324; Heritage 4/13: 5748.
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| 1838-C HM-2 |
United States
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$5 1838 C HM-2
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PCGS VF 20
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CAC, OGH, HM-2, R-5. The 1838-C is the rarest coin in the Classic Head Half Eagle series and this variety is the scarcer variety of the date. This example is a “crusty old soldier” which exhibits great khaki-gold color and original dirt in the recessed areas. It has a die crack which bisects the reverse, running from 2 o’clock to 8 o’clock. It is a lovely example of this date. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics.
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| 1838-D HM-1 |
United States
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$5 1838 D HM-1
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PCGS AU 58
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OGH, HM-1, R-3. Only one die pair is known for the 1838-D half eagle. This example has orange-gold color, frosty surfaces and a strong strike. There are three die lumps in front of the throat, a characteristic seen on several examples of this date. Purchased from Crescent City Numismatics.
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