Whitman Expo
1874-S Weak S $5 Gold MS Values
Details
The 'S' mintmark is very weakly punched so it is barely visible on the reverse of the coin, though it is somewhat present.
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
9059
Coin Date:
1874-S
Denomination:
$5 / $5 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
16,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Weak S
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.359 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
