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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:
8940
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1894
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:
1894
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
957,880
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8387
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Coin Value History
1894 $5 MS
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1894 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $27,500 | $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 |
1894 $5 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,192.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 957,800. Ex: March Internet Auction (Heritage, ...
$1,220
1894 $5 MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,583.13 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 957,800. ...
$1,525
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$960
1894 $5 MS66+ PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 PL (NGC).
$2,040
1894 $5 MS65 PCGS....
$3,120
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$552
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$504
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$480
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$528
1894 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/1801). NGC Census: (2/3650). AU50. Mintage 957,800. ...
$336
1894 $5 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/2875). PCGS Population (8/1156). Mintage: 957,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$445
1894 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (0/1874). PCGS Population (5/846). Mintage: 957,800. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$184
$21,850
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$960
1894 $5 MS64+ NGC. CAC. CAC: 44 in 64, 5 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,252.47 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 957,800....
$1,440
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,020
1894 $5 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,600
1894 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$504
$5 1894 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$5,640
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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