1844 Liberty Head $5 Half Eagle: Minting information, specifications, characteristics, current melt value, and past sales prices. Issued by the U.S. Mint in 1844.

It is a very rare coin in Mint State. STRIKE: As with the 1843-D half eagle, the 1844-D shows an above average quality of strike for a Dahlonega issue. The obverse is quite sharp with the exception of the curls near the face which may show weakness. The reverse is also sharp with strong feather and wing tip detail visible on most pieces.

The designer was Christian Gobrecht for PCGS #8219. Visit to see edge, weight, diameter, auction records, price guide values and more for this coin.

Only one other gold coin struck in New Orleans – the 1847-O eagle – had a higher mintage than the 1844- O half eagle. The 1844-O is the most common No Motto half eagle from the New Orleans mint. It is readily available in the lower circulated grades and can be found in the middle to upper ranges of AU without much difficulty.

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1844-D Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle is Worth $3,522 in Average Condition and can be Worth $13,616 to $30,411 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts .

View coin specifications and analysis for 1844 D $5 MS in our Liberty Head $5 category. With price & auction data.

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1844 Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle is Worth $942 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,611 to $12,055 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts .

The 1844-D $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle, certified by NGC in About Uncirculated 58, is a noteworthy piece of American numismatic history. Minted at the Dahlonega Mint in Georgia, this coin reflects the early days of gold coinage in the United States, particularly in the Southern mints, which have always held a unique allure for collectors.

Today, 1844-D Pre-33 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coins in certified condition are available to you online from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Available to you in a PCGS protective plastic slab! Produced at the Dahlonega Mint in 1844! Limited availability of Fairmont Collection coins! Contains .242 Troy oz of actual gold content.

This 1844 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle has been certified as XF-45 by PCGS, one of the top two coin grading services. This coin has a population of only 91 coins! This coin has a mintage of 340,330. Population of 91 coins at this grade level with 190 graded higher. PCGS encapsulation guarantees the coin’s XF-45 condition.