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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:
9048
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1869
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:
1869-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
31,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8318
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Coin Value History
1869-S $5 MS
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1869-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1869-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 45, 29 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 31,000. ...
$1,952
1869-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/110). Mintage 31,000. ...
$960
1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,280
1869-S $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$4,133
1869-S $5 NGC AU58
$5,255
1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,280
1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$2,400
1869-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/97). PCGS Population: (12/80). CDN: $561.12.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 31,000...
$720
1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,120
1869-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (5/76). PCGS Population: (7/40). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$828
1869-S $5 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/83). NGC Census: (6/99). Mintage 31,000. ...
$528
1869-S $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (10/80). PCGS Population: (10/48). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$840
1869-S $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (11/52). NGC Census: (5/95). Mintage: 31,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$705
1869-S Liberty Half Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$16,463
1869-S $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$17,625
1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1869-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/102 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (2/109 and 0/1+). Fine 12. Mintage 31,000. ...
$840
1869-S $5 AU50 PCGS....
$2,760
1869-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$5,160
1869-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,200
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
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,065 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,170 – $38,000
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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