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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:
8927
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1880
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:
1880
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,166,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8351
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Coin Value History
1880 $5 MS
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1880 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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Worth: $1,007 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,212 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,232 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,027 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,107 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,212 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,077 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $28,800
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $35,000
1880 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 57 in 50, 3310 finer (7/26). CDN: $977.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,166,436. ...
$1,000
1880 $5 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,227.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,166,436. ...
$1,220
1880 $5 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $1,177.01 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,166,436. ...
$1,281
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (NGC).
$2,400
1880 $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 3,166,436....
$720
1880 $5 MS62 NGC. Mintage 3,166,436. ...
$690
1880 $5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (98/28). PCGS Population: (140/23). CDN: $695 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,166,436...
$900
1880 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (337/2933). NGC Census: (561/2320). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,1...
$600
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$600
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$552
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. OGH Rattler.
$48,000
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$552
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1880 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (102/3062). PCGS Population: (115/3274). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,040
1880 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/3581 and 0/130+). NGC Census: (14/3261 and 0/20+). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$480
1880 $5 --Rims Filed--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (5/1595). PCGS Population (2/844). Mintage: 3,166,436. Numismedia Ws...
$150
1880 $5 VF35 ANACS. ...
$126
1880 $5 VF20--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $120.00....
$126
1880 $5 --Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details, Net VG8, a ... (3 coins)
$328
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$660
1880 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
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