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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:
9052
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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:
1871-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
25,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8324
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Coin Value History
1871-S $5 MS
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1871-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1871-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 35, 82 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,422.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 25,000...
$1,342
1871-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 13 in 53, 37 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 25,000. ...
$2,328
1871-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,560
1871-S $5 AU55 PCGS....
$3,720
1871-S $5 VF25 NGC. CAC. Ex: John W. McCloskey Collection. NGC Census: (6/89). PCGS Population: (6/95). CDN: $764.11.Whsle....
$870
1871-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (16/51). PCGS Population: (27/37). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 25,000...
$1,320
1871-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,560
1871-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,560
1871-S $5 PCGS F15
$550
1871-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/95 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/96 and 0/0+). Mintage 25,000. ...
$600
1871-S $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$5,875
1871-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/96). PCGS Population: (1/84). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Minta...
$446
1871-S Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$940
1871-S Liberty Half Eagle. MS-63+ (NGC). CAC.
$35,250
1871-S $5 MS61 PCGS. ...
$25,850
1871-S $5 VG10 PCGS. A well worn example of this scarce ...
$121
1871-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/65). NGC Census: (3/76). Mintage 25,000. ...
$660
1871-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,880
1871-S $5 XF40 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (13/65 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (8/68 and 0/0+). CDN: $900...
$1,800
1871-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$3,600
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 $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
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $26,400
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