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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:
8935
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,520
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8374
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Coin Value History
1889 $5 MS
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1889 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $55,000 | $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 |
1889 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,920
1889 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 32 in 61, 30 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 7,565. ...
$2,760
1889 $5 AU50 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 older holder. NGC Census: (7/161). Mintage 7,565....
$1,110
1889 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (50/70). PCGS Population: (38/72). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7,565. ...
$1,560
1889 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/196). NGC Census: (0/168). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 7,565. ...
$720
1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$4,320
1889 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/112). NGC Census: (8/137). Mintage 7,565. ...
$940
1889 Liberty Half Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$1,327
$5,175
1889 $5--Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45....
$196
1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$3,600
1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,320
1889 $5 MS61 PCGS. Ex: Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (22/41 and 0/2+). Mintage 7,565....
$3,840
1889 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/130). NGC Census: (7/147). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$660
1889 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
1889 $5 -- Ex-Jewelry, Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/155). PCGS Population: (3/152). CDN: $375 W...
$384
1889 $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$4,406
1889 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/95). NGC Census: (7/130). Mintage: 7,565. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,175
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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