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1856 Upright 5
| Weight | 1.672 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,762,936 Combined mintage for all 1856 Philadelphia varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5256 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1856:
- 1856 Slanted 5 · Slanted 5
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The 1856 Upright 5 variety uses a date punch where the numeral 5 stands more vertically, distinguishing it from the standard Slanted 5 issue. The difference is visible under low magnification on coins in Fine or better condition. The two varieties represent different date punches used during the 1856 production run, a common occurrence at the Mint during this period when each die was prepared individually by hand.
Both varieties share the total 1856 Philadelphia mintage of 1,762,936 coins. The Upright 5 is scarcer and commands a modest premium over the Slanted 5 in most grades. PCGS and NGC attribute the variety on their holders. Collectors who pursue the Type 3 gold dollar by date and variety treat the two 1856 punch types as separate entries, while type collectors generally select whichever is available at a better price.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $325 | $375 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $335 | $385 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $385 | $440 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $595 | $685 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,700 | $1,800 |
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