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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:
9068
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879-CC
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
17,281
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8349
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Coin Value History
1879-CC $5 MS
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1879-CC $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1879-CC $5 XF45 NGC. Winter 1-A. ...
$5,002
1879-CC $5 AU55 NGC. Winter 1-A. ...
$9,150
1879-CC $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-A. A remarkably smooth, well-detailed VF30 example of this better Carson City issue, sh...
$4,880
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$4,800
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$16,800
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$6,600
1879-CC $5 AU50 NGC. Winter 1-A....
$5,880
1879-CC $5 AU53 NGC. Winter 2-A....
$7,800
1879-CC $5 MS61 NGC. Winter 2-A....
$23,400
1879-CC $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/204 and 0/3+). Mintage 17,281. ...
$2,280
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,840
1879-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2-A. ...
$63,000
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A. VF-35 (PCGS).
$4,800
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 2-A. VG-8 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 2-A. Fine-15 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,000
1879-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VG-10 (PCGS).
$1,200
$5 1879-CC NGC VF20 CAC
$2,174
1879-CC $5 Good 6 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (4/154). PCGS Population: (1/170). Mintage 17,281. ...
$1,292
1879-CC $5 MS60 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$21,150
1879-CC $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-A. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. Remarkably smooth and attractive surfaces greet the eye...
$7,015
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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