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1876 $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +0.02%
$1,044.94
1876 $5  MS
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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: 8923
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1876
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: 1876
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,432
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1866-1908
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8339
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1876 $5 MS
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1876 $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +0.02%
$1,044.94
GSID:8923 PCGS:8339 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1876 $5 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $79,000 $1,234
MS65 - $66,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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1876 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
1876 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$9,455
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1876 $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). NGC Census: (0/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,477. ...
1876 $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). NGC Census: (0/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,477. ...
$5,040
Sold 6/10/2024
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1876 $5 XF45 PCGS....
1876 $5 XF45 PCGS....
$5,760
Sold 3/29/2024
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1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$20,400
Sold 8/23/2022
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1876 $5 MS62 NGC. ...
1876 $5 MS62 NGC. ...
$16,800
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1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
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$24,675
Sold 8/31/2014
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1876 $5 XF40 NGC. ...
1876 $5 XF40 NGC. ...
$3,594
Sold 6/6/2010
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1876 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. ...
1876 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. ...
$3,220
Sold 9/21/2008
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$19,550
Sold 11/18/2004
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$10,350
Sold 6/23/2004
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1876 $5 MS65 PCGS. When this coin was last sold as lot ...
$36,800
Sold 7/29/2003
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1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$8,700
Sold 3/22/2023
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1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$7,200
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1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
1876 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$31,200
Sold 4/6/2022
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1876 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS). Secure Holder.
1876 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$18,918
Sold 8/9/2012
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1876 $5 AU55 NGC. ...
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$8,112
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1876 $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
1876 $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$19,975
Sold 3/24/2013
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1876 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. During the Civil War, Federal paper money replaced gold coins in circulation, exce...
$2,012
Sold 9/16/2006
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$17,250
Sold 6/23/2004
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