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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:
9072
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:
1881/0
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,708,760
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8355
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Coin Value History
1881/0 $5 MS
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1881/0 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$13,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 16 in 61, 232 finer (2/26). CDN...
$1,830
1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS62+ PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 62 (1 in 62+), 4 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,436.39 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$2,196
1881/0 Liberty Head Half Eagle. FS-301. MS-63 (PCGS).
$3,360
1881/0 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$720
1881/0 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/93). NGC Census: (9/100). CDN: $505.74.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,708...
$564
1881/0 Liberty Head Half Eagle. FS-301. AU-55 (NGC).
$600
1881/0 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/110). PCGS Population: (0/118). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$468
1881/0 $5 AU58 NGC. FS-301. NGC Census: (26/55). PCGS Population: (14/56). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS A...
$504
1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,638
1881/0 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/103). PCGS Population (3/89). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$499
1881/0 $5 XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population (3/84). NGC Census: (1/103). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$646
1881/0 $5 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/81). PCGS Population (16/62). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$489
1881/0 $5 VF30 NGC, Ex: Ted Clark. FS-005. The date has ...
$299
1881/0 $5 FS-301, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/34). Mintage 5,708,802....
$960
1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS62+ NGC. NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). PCGS Population: (3/1 and 0/2+). MS62. Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$1,260
1881/0 Liberty Head Half Eagle. FS-301. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1881/0 Liberty Head Half Eagle. FS-301. MS-60 (PCGS).
$720
1881/0 $5 FS-301 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 5,708,802. ...
$494
1881/0 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (13/80). PCGS Population: (10/72). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$576
1881/0 $5 FS-301 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $345 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$646
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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