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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:
9067
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
144,700
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8347
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Coin Value History
1878-S $5 MS
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1878-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1878-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 64 in 62 (6 in 62+), 23 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,342.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$1,525
1878-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,287.73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 144,700. ...
$1,403
1878-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/351). Mintage 144,700. ...
$720
1878-S $5 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,960
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,200
1878-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (103/312). PCGS Population: (57/293). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 144,7...
$528
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$504
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$750
1878-S $5 XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (21/390). NGC Census: (28/476). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$1,140
1878-S $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$19,800
1878-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,225
1878-S Liberty Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS).
$469
1878-S Liberty Half Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$628
1878-S $5 XF40 NGC. Mintage: 144,700. The latest Coin World "T...
$144
1878-S $5
$132
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,560
1878-S $5 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,189.60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 144,700....
$1,342
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$630
1878-S $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/3 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (7/3 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63...
$3,000
1878-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$810
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