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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:
8934
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,201
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8372
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Coin Value History
1888 $5 MS
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1888 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
1888 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 63 (6 in 63+), 6 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage...
$2,684
1888 $5 AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 24 in 58, 211 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,245....
$1,586
1888 $5 MS61 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (57/48). CDN: $1,063.36.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage ...
$1,050
1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,340
1888 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (17/104). PCGS Population: (28/175). CDN: $615 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 18,296. ...
$810
1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$78,000
1888 $5 NGC AU53
$685
1888 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1888 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/193). NGC Census: (2/163). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Mint...
$400
1888 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/167). NGC Census: (13/147). Mintage 18,296. ...
$400
1888 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. This ...
$145
1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1888 $5 AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 24 in 58, 211 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,067...
$1,140
1888 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (56/46). PCGS Population: (41/134). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 18,296. ...
$750
1888 $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/9). Mintage 18,296. ...
$2,280
1888 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$720
1888 $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$18,000
1888 AU53 PCGS. ...
$230
1888 $5 MS64 NGC. ...
$2,760
1888 $5 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/117). PCGS Population (10/169). Mintage: 18,296. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $255. (#8372)...
$230
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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