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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:
8921
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1874
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:
1874
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,488
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8333
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Coin Value History
1874 $5 MS
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1874 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1874 $5 AU58 PCGS. The 1874 Philadelphia half eagle is a somewhat underrated issue, with a low mintage of just 3,488 pieces...
$3,904
1874 $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/65). Mintage 3,488. ...
$1,200
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,080
1874 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$40,800
1874 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/60 and 0/1+). Mintage 3,488. ...
$1,800
1874 $5 AU50 PCGS....
$2,400
1874 $5 MS60 PCGS. ...
$9,600
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1874 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$3,616
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,520
1874 $5 MS63 PCGS. In its Bass auction appearance, the cataloger noted, "On the accompanying ticket for this particular coi...
$20,700
1874 $5 MS61 PCGS. The 1874 Half Eagle is a very elusive ...
$9,488
1874 $5
$418
1874 $5 AU58 PCGS....
$5,040
1874 $5 --Cleaned, Glue Residue--ICG. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (0/48). PCGS Population (0/42). Mintage: 3,400. Numismedia W...
$431
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$3,840
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$51,600
1874 $5 XF40 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,410
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1874 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). CAC.
$12,000
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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