What is the value of an 1840 US 5 dollar gold piece?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank, or there may be a C, D or O.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $336

Moderately worn - $406

Slightly worn - $444

Almost no wear - $1,435

Uncirculated - $3,440 to $8,910 depending on quality

"C" mint mark (Charlotte):

Moderately worn - $519

Slightly worn - $1,690

Almost no wear - $6,870

Uncirculated - $25,000 to $55,630

"D" mint mark (Dahlonega, GA):

Moderately worn - $840

Slightly worn - $1,280

Almost no wear - $6,844

Uncirculated - $14,380 to $26,000

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Moderately worn - $406

Slightly worn - $525

Almost no wear - $2,302

Uncirculated - $9,690 to $41,110