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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:
8912
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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
Variety:
Motto
Coin Date:
1866
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,700
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8311
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Coin Value History
1866 $5 Motto MS
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1866 $5 Motto MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
1866 $5 Motto AU50 PCGS. The 1866 Motto five is even rarer than what one might expect from a production of just 6,700 piece...
$4,026
1866 $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,026
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS). OGH.
$2,040
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,000
1866 $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/55). NGC Census: (0/46). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 6,700. ...
$1,740
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$7,200
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$15,600
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).
$1,200
1866 $5 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,115
1866 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$17,625
1866 Liberty Half Eagle. Motto. MS-63 (NGC).
$40,038
1866 $5 AU50 PCGS. ...
$2,220
1866 $5 XF45+ NGC. CAC....
$4,320
1866 $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,055
1866 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$4,440
1866 $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/50). NGC Census: (0/46). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 6,700. ...
$2,280
1866 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$5,760
$5 1866 MOTTO. PCGS AU58 CAC
$8,225
1866 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$9,900
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
Worth: $946 – $275,000
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,190 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $985 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,065 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,170 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,035 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $28,800
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,030 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $35,000
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $26,400
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