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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:
9054
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
36,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8327
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Coin Value History
1872-S $5 MS
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1872-S $5 MS
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| 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 |
1872-S $5 AU55 PCGS. While the 36,400-piece mintage suggests the 1872-S half eagle is an available issue in the series, the...
$4,026
1872-S $5 AU50+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: 17 in 50 (1 in 50+), 25 finer. CAC: 1 in 50, 8 finer (...
$5,160
1872-S $5 XF45 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmount Collection. PCGS Population: 21 in 45, 42 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid ...
$2,520
1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$870
1872-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$7,500
1872-S $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/67 and 0/1+). Mintage 36,400. ...
$1,140
1872-S $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (11/120). Mintage 36,400. ...
$875
1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$21,600
1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,560
1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (NGC).
$840
1872-S $5 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/92 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/105 and 0/1+). Mintage 36,400....
$492
1872-S $5 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/83). NGC Census: (3/103). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF2...
$764
1872-S $5 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/84). NGC Census: (0/153). Mintage: 36,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$518
1872-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/75). NGC Census: (6/124). Mintage: 36,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$431
1872-S $5 VG10 ANACS. One of only 36,400 pieces produced, ...
$116
1872-S $5
$95
1872-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$2,928
1872-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/66). Mintage 36,400. ...
$2,040
1872-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
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
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $35,000
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