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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:
9078
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
83,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8363
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Coin Value History
1883-S $5 MS
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1883-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $6,250 | $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-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 62 (4 in 62+), 82 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,292.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$1,464
1883-S $5 AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 20 in 50, 292 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,12...
$1,281
1883-S $5 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (28/168). Mintage 83,200....
$1,080
1883-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/201). NGC Census: (56/134). CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 83,20...
$552
1883-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$720
1883-S $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/9). NGC Census: (37/1). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 83,200....
$1,320
1883-S $5 PCGS MS64 ex: Fairmont
$5,425
1883-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/144). NGC Census: (6/129). CDN: $554.14.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 83,2...
$660
1883-S $5 AU53 PCGS. Ex: Bass. PCGS Population (16/163). NGC Census: (10/188). Mintage: 83,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$1,058
1883-S $5--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details. Net XF40....
$138
1883-S $5 XF45 NGC. ...
$196
1883-S $5 VF25 NGC. Both sides are richly and originally ...
$114
1883-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,200
1883-S $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/272). NGC Census: (13/228). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 83,20...
$492
1883-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (48/82). PCGS Population: (28/157). CDN: $615 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 83,200....
$660
1883-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (54/142). PCGS Population: (27/143). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. M...
$376
1883-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$600
1883-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$1,680
1883-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1883-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/149). NGC Census: (6/128). CDN: $587.94.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 83,2...
$630
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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