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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:
9047
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1868
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
Coin Date:
1868-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
52,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8316
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Coin Value History
1868-S $5 MS
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1868-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$201,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $168,000 | $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 |
1868-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 45, 37 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 52,000. ...
$2,318
1868-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 13 in 40, 73 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 52,000. ...
$1,560
1868-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,080
1868-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,360
1868-S $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$72,000
1868-S $5 VF35 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (12/70 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (8/86 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,5...
$1,560
1868-S $5 AU58 NGC....
$4,800
1868-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$3,600
1868-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS).
$750
1868-S $5 VF30 NGC. CAC. This well-circulated Liberty five is another in a series of excellent midgrade half eagles from th...
$1,800
1868-S $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$16,292
1868-S $5 NGC AU50
$1,855
1868-S $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (6/106). PCGS Population: (2/93). Mintage 52,000. ...
$396
1868-S Liberty Half Eagle. VG-8 (PCGS).
$400
1868-S $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$23,500
$690
1868-S $5 F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/57). NGC Census: (5/106). Mintage: 52,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $268.(#8316)...
$431
1868-S $5 Good4--Scratched--ANACS, VG Details....
$126
1868-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1868-S $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/58). NGC Census: (13/73). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 52,000....
$1,500
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
Worth: $946 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,170 – $43,200
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
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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