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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:
8931
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1884
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:
1884
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
191,030
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8364
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Coin Value History
1884 $5 MS
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1884 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$21,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
1884 $5 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,227.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 191,078. ...
$1,342
1884 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1884 $5 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 191,078....
$1,200
1884 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$504
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1884 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (11/513). PCGS Population: (18/388). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,040
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1884 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (23/490). PCGS Population: (20/368). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$2,160
1884 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$720
1884 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$528
1884 $5 PCGS XF45
$395
1884 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/76). NGC Census: (127/104). Mintage 191,078. ...
$564
1884 $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$7,050
1884 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$569
1884 $5 VF30 NGC. Ex: GSA. NGC Census: (1/402). PCGS Population (0/199). Mintage: 191,078. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$518
1884 $5--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. This ...
$121
1884 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 62 (1 in 62+), 32 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,116.42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1...
$1,140
1884 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,280
1884 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/8 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (24/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$1,206
1884 Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (NGC).
$333
1884 $5 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/298). PCGS Population (8/149). Mintage: 191,078. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $192. (#8364)...
$184
1884 $5 PCGS AU53
$595
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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