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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:
8930
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
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:
1883
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
233,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8361
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Coin Value History
1883 $5 MS
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1883 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1883 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 101 in 63 (7 in 63+), 30 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,252.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$1,281
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,110
1883 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/1). Mintage 233,461. ...
$2,220
1883 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/493 and 0/17+). NGC Census: (32/481 and 0/2+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$630
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$576
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$576
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$840
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$336
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$352
1883 $5 MS67 ★ NGC. ...
$17,625
1883 $5 MS65 PCGS. ...
$11,162
1883 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/266). NGC Census: (3/419). Mintage: 233,461. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$460
1883 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS).
$34,385
1883 $5 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/290). PCGS Population (12/179). Mintage: 233,461. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $188. (#8361)...
$172
1883 $5 MS63+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (93/27 and 7/4+). Mintage 233,461....
$1,110
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,050
1883 $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/5). NGC Census: (20/4). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 233,461. ...
$2,416
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$528
1883 $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (0/450). PCGS Population (1/289). Mintage: 233,461. Numismedi...
$329
1883 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$720
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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