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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9043
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1865
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1865-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
27,612
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8299
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Coin Value History
1865-S $5 MS
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1865-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$125,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1845d-5-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,120 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,066 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,091 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,210 – $120,000
1865-S $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,758
1865-S $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$8,845
1865-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$9,150
1865-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$4,320
1865-S $5 XF40 NGC. ...
$6,710
1865-S $5 MS61 NGC....
$15,000
1865-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Fine Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$1,560
1865-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1865-S $5 Fine 15 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1865-S $5 MS60 NGC....
$14,400
1865-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$8,400
1865-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1865-S $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$38,400
1865-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,040
1865-S $5 VF20 NGC. ...
$1,860
1865-S $5 -- Polished, Damage -- PCGS Genuine. G Details. NGC Census: (0/85). PCGS Population: (0/44). Mintage 27,612....
$476
$1,000
1865-S $5 Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/89). PCGS Population (0/37). Mintage: 27,612. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$1,150
$43,700
1865-S $5 VF35 PCGS. A challenging San Francisco issue, seldom seen in any grade and significantly more elusive than its mi...
$4,560
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