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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:
9073
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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:
1881-CC
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
13,886
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8356
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Coin Value History
1881-CC $5 MS
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1881-CC $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$62,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $51,500 | $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 |
1881-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. Winter 1-A. ...
$7,991
1881-CC $5 AU55 NGC. Winter 1-A. ...
$9,786
1881-CC $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-A. ...
$4,758
1881-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$16,200
1881-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$4,560
1881-CC $5 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/126 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/85 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$3,000
1881-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. EF Details--Residue (PCGS).
$2,880
1881-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1881-CC $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$51,600
1881-CC $5 Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$3,600
1881-CC $5 MS62 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$36,000
1881-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1881-CC $5 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$6,600
1881-CC $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$3,600
1881-CC $5 -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (2/71). PCGS Population (5/81). Mintage: 13,886. Numismedia Wsl...
$573
1881-CC $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$20,700
1881-CC $5 NGC VG10
$403
1881-CC $5 VG8 NGC. ...
$345
1881-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-A....
$10,080
1881-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-A. ...
$12,810
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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