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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:
9093
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-O
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
16,600
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8388
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Coin Value History
1894-O $5 MS
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1894-O $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $15,000 | $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-O $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2. PCGS Population: 50 in 58, 71 finer. CAC: 27 in 58, 15 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,743.90...
$2,806
1894-O $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 80 in 61 (2 in 61?), 16 finer (1/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 16...
$2,196
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. MS-60 PL (NGC).
$2,640
1894-O $5 MS62 NGC. Winter 1....
$3,120
1894-O $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (75/266). PCGS Population: (67/123). CDN: $785 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 16,600...
$812
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$720
1894-O $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 16,600....
$750
1894-O $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/184 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (12/332 and 0/0+). CDN: $737 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$1,200
1894-O $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (11/339). PCGS Population: (39/207). CDN: $769.90.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 16,...
$840
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. MS-63 (PCGS).
$12,000
1894-O $5 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$10,800
1894-O XF40 ANACS. ...
$230
1894-O $5
$150
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (NGC).
$1,800
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. MS-61 (NGC).
$1,980
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$1,680
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter-2. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,480
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$900
1894-O Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$504
1894-O $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (8/357). PCGS Population: (24/245). CDN: $609 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 16,600....
$1,380
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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