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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:
8937
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
61,360
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8377
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Coin Value History
1891 $5 MS
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1891 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $13,000 | $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 |
1891 $5 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,452.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 61,360. ...
$1,342
1891 $5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 52 in 64 (22 in 64+), 5 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 61,3...
$1,952
1891 $5 MS62 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $1,038.36.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 61,360. ...
$1,020
1891 $5 MS65★ Deep Prooflike NGC....
$13,200
1891 $5 MS61 NGC. Mintage 61,360....
$900
1891 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$528
1891 Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (NGC).
$480
1891 $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/144). NGC Census: (34/258). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mi...
$423
1891 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/353). PCGS Population (12/245). Mintage: 61,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$352
1891 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/207). NGC Census: (13/337). Mintage: 61,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$382
1891 Liberty Half Eagle. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$1,017
1891 $5 AU50 ANACS. Lustrous and richly detailed for the ...
$124
Multiple Coin Lot...
$288
1891 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$1,800
1891 $5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 51 in 64 (23 in 64+), 5 finer (12/25). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 61,3...
$2,379
1891 $5 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 61,360. ...
$1,080
1891 $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$8,100
1891 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$552
1891 $5 NGC AU58
$530
1891 $5 XF40 ANACS. Subdued brownish-yellow gold surfaces ...
$132
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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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