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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:
9082
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
3,268,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8370
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Coin Value History
1886-S $5 MS
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1886-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1886-S $5 MS66+ NGC. ...
$9,455
1886-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC). CAC.
$1,220
1886-S $5 MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,268,000. ...
$1,708
1886-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,257.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,268,000. ...
$1,348
1886-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 9 in 58, 344 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,131.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,268,000....
$1,220
1886-S $5 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,228.73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,...
$1,301
1886-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$720
1886-S $5 MS61 NGC. Mintage 3,268,000. ...
$670
1886-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$660
1886-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Poor-1 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,320
1886-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (206/7249 and 0/305+). NGC Census: (124/13526 and 0/82+). CDN: $586 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$660
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1886-S $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/13750). PCGS Population: (10/7598). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,280
1886-S $5 PCGS MS60 (OGH Rattler Holder)
$625
1886-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/5221 and 0/84+). NGC Census: (1/8659 and 0/46+). Mintage 3,268,000. ...
$336
1886-S $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7018). PCGS Population (0/3872). Mintage: 3,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$402
1886-S $5 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/6979). PCGS Population (16/3800). Mintage: 3,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$489
1886-S Liberty Half Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$628
1886-S $5 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .82 suggests Filed Rims as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, th...
$322
1886-S $5 VF35 ICG. NGC Census: (3/5669). PCGS Population (0/3224). Mintage: 3,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$299
1886-S $5 MS66+ NGC. ...
$8,845
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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