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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:
8916
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8319
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Coin Value History
1870 $5 MS
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1870 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1870 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1870 $5 AU58 PCGS....
$9,300
1870 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/41). Mintage 4,000. ...
$1,980
1870 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,800
1870 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$2,040
1870 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,280
1870 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$4,800
1870 $5 VF30 PCGS. An underappreciated issue from the Philadelphia Mint, with a mintage of only 4,000 pieces. This midgrade...
$2,100
1870 $5 NGC MS61
$13,250
1870 $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$3,120
1870 $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1870 $5 XF40 NGC. ...
$2,160
1870 $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details. Net XF45. ...
$2,115
1870 $5 AU50 PCGS. ...
$2,070
1870 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55+ (PCGS). CAC.
$8,100
1870 $5 VF30 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,180
1870 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$2,585
1870 $5 AU58+ NGC. ...
$10,575
1870 $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (3/39). PCGS Population (3/30). Mintage: 4,035. Numismedi...
$822
1870 $5 XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,748
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
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $24,000
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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