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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:
8926
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
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
301,920
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8348
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Coin Value History
1879 $5 MS
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1879 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1879 $5 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,267.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 301,950. ...
$1,281
1879 $5 MS64 NGC. ...
$2,928
1879 $5 MS60 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (56/347). CDN: $853.94.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 3...
$1,020
1879 $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 301,950. ...
$720
1879 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (97/620). PCGS Population: (69/954). CDN: $559.85.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 301,9...
$588
1879 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/19). NGC Census: (23/23). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 301,950. ...
$990
1879 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (185/163). PCGS Population: (136/206). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 301,95...
$660
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1879 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/761). PCGS Population: (5/1077). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,980
1879 $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$9,000
1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$360
1879 $5 MS66 PCGS. ...
$14,100
1879 Liberty Half Eagle. Unc Details (PCGS).
$449
1879 $5 XF45 NGC. PCGS Population (15/239). NGC Census: (3/379). Mintage: 301,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $163.(#8348)...
$138
1879 $5 AU53 ANACS. ...
$184
1879 Good4--Heavily Damaged--ANACS, Fine Details....
$91
1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$900
1879 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,880
1879 $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/342). NGC Census: (57/349). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 301,950...
$630
1879 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (214/405). PCGS Population: (560/390). CDN: $588 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 301,95...
$576
1879 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$552
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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