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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:
8942
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1896
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:
1896
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
58,960
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8392
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Coin Value History
1896 $5 MS
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1896 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,500 | $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 |
1896 $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 53 in 64 (8 in 64+), 16 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,387.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Min...
$1,464
1896 $5 MS63 NGC. CDN: $1,282.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 59,063. ...
$1,342
1896 $5 MS65 PCGS....
$7,800
1896 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$900
1896 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (21/487). Mintage 59,063. ...
$960
1896 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$528
1896 $5 MS66 NGC. ...
$10,200
1896 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (99/347). PCGS Population: (76/164). Mintage 59,063. ...
$423
1896 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (7/460). PCGS Population (5/280). Mintage: 59,063. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$382
1896 $5 XF45--Rim Damaged--ANACS, AU Details....
$126
1896 AU50 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$115
1896 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,320
1896 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,440
1896 $5 MS65 PCGS....
$4,800
1896 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$900
1896 $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/445). NGC Census: (21/480). CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 59,063....
$630
1896 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/254). NGC Census: (22/434). Mintage: 59,063. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$397
1896 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/124). NGC Census: (70/287). Mintage: 59,063. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$431
1896 $5 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/448). PCGS Population (4/264). Mintage: 59,063. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$546
1896 XF45 ANACS. ...
$155
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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