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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:
9058
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
16,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8335
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Coin Value History
1874-S $5 MS
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1874-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$16,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $14,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
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Worth: $1,031 – $20,000
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Worth: $1,021 – $50,000
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Worth: $1,111 – $168,000
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Worth: $1,216 – $38,000
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Worth: $1,021 – $24,000
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Worth: $1,081 – $21,600
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Worth: $1,096 – $28,800
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Worth: $1,076 – $18,000
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Worth: $1,021 – $35,000
1874-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 45, 36 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 16,000. ...
$2,074
1874-S $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/79). Mintage 16,000. ...
$1,080
1874-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/60 and 0/0+). Mintage 16,000. ...
$1,320
1874-S $5 AU50 NGC....
$2,280
1874-S $5 AU53 PCGS....
$4,560
1874-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (14/58). PCGS Population: (15/45). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 16,000...
$1,680
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$3,600
1874-S $5 AU58 NGC....
$8,100
1874-S $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/85 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/83 and 0/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20....
$900
1874-S $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/71 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/71 and 0/0+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N...
$720
1874-S $5 Fine 12 NGC. ...
$646
1874-S Liberty Half Eagle. EF Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$646
1874-S $5 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/73). NGC Census: (3/86). Mintage: 16,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$617
1874-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (14/44). PCGS Population: (9/36). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 16,000....
$1,920
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Weak S. VF-30 (PCGS).
$780
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (NGC).
$900
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,900
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,600
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,500
1874-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
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