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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:
9081
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,211,500
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8368
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Coin Value History
1885-S $5 MS
Value By Grade
1885-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1885-S $5 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,860 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,211,500. ...
$1,952
1885-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,024.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,211,500....
$1,281
1885-S $5 MS67 NGC....
$12,000
1885-S $5 MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,211,500....
$1,320
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$900
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Obverse Damage (NGC).
$660
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS).
$4,800
1885-S $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1657/1593). PCGS Population: (2454/2186). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage ...
$720
1885-S $5 GSA Genuine NCS. Mintage 1,211,500....
$504
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$690
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1885-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (9/4587). PCGS Population: (19/5445). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid for...
$2,340
1885-S $5 PCGS AU55
$670
1885-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (105/2491). NGC Census: (79/3881). Mintage: 1,211,500. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free...
$352
1885-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/2916). PCGS Population (2/2077). Mintage: 1,211,500. Numismedia Wsl...
$218
1885-S $5 VF30--Rim Filed--ANACS, XF Details. Pop: (P 0/1809, N 0/2371). Mintage: 1,211,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $149....
$138
1885-S $5 AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $134.00....
$126
1885-S $5 AU53 PCGS....
$161
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (NGC).
$1,800
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$630
1885-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-67 (NGC).
$13,200
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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