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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:
9080
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
177,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8366
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Coin Value History
1884-S $5 MS
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1884-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $12,000 | $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-S $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 61, 345 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,186.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 177...
$1,272
1884-S $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (58/19). Mintage 177,000. ...
$990
1884-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,020
1884-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,020
1884-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$504
1884-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/432). NGC Census: (26/460). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 177,0...
$660
1884-S $5 MS64 NGC. ...
$3,120
1884-S $5 NGC AU58
$625
1884-S $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$7,762
1884-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (17/256). PCGS Population (15/154). Mintage: 177,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$374
1884-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (6/339). PCGS Population (8/209). Mintage: 177,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $192. (#8366)...
$184
1884-S $5 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/326). PCGS Population (3/214). Mintage: 177,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $172. (#8366)...
$172
1884-S $5 XF45--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details. NGC Census: (5/312). PCGS Population (5/204).Mintage: 177,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$161
1884-S $5 VF30 ANACS. ...
$138
1884-S $5 VF20--Rim Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" pric...
$126
1884-S $5 MS61 NGC. Mintage 177,000. ...
$720
1884-S $5 MS63+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (90/14 and 11/2+). Mintage 177,000. ...
$1,260
1884-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$840
1884-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/321). NGC Census: (17/423). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$324
1884-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/431). NGC Census: (26/459). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 177,0...
$576
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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