1838 Classic Head Half Eagle
Classic Head Half Eagle · 1834-1838
- Year / Mint 1838 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $5
- Designer William Kneass
- Mintage 286,588
- Better dateFinal Philadelphia Classic Head $5 and a better type date.
- Melt Value ~$968.79
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AG3 | $2,500 asking | 1 |
| F15 | $1,650 asking | 1 |
| AU55 | $4,500 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-09-26 – 2026-10-25.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Classic Head Half Eagle (1834-1838)
- Denomination $5
- Designer William Kneass
- Composition 89.92% gold
- Metal content 0.2417 oz fine gold — about $970 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 8.36 g
- Diameter 22.5 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 286,588
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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