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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:
9083
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1887
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:
1887-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,912,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8371
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Coin Value History
1887-S $5 MS
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1887-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,525
1887-S $5 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,540
1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680
1887-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $992.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,912,000. ...
$990
1887-S $5 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,912,000....
$930
1887-S $5 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 1,912,000. ...
$750
1887-S $5 MS63 NGC. Mintage 1,912,000. ...
$780
1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$600
1887-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$504
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1887-S $5 VF DETAILS NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 1,912,000. ...
$1,680
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1887-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (26/3629). PCGS Population: (34/3505). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,280
1887-S $5 PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$550
1887-S $5 PCGS VF20
$505
1887-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/1741). NGC Census: (5/2982). Mintage: 1,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$446
1887-S $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/1674). NGC Census: (0/2775). Mintage: 1,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$345
1887-S $5 --Damaged--F12 NGC. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/2529). PCGS Population (0/1568). Mintage: 1,912,000. Numismedia W...
$322
1887-S $5 P1 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/1535). NGC Census: (0/2464). Mintage: 1,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$748
1887-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,327.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,912,000. ...
$1,342
1887-S $5 MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1887-S $5 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,040.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,912,000. ...
$1,110
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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