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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:
9096
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
155,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8393
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Coin Value History
1896-S $5 MS
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1896-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1896-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 62 (2 in 62+), 19 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mint...
$1,586
1896-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 55, 144 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,041.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 155...
$1,342
1896-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (47/274). Mintage 155,400. ...
$720
1896-S $5 MS63+ NGC....
$3,840
1896-S $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/217). NGC Census: (35/320). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 155,4...
$630
1896-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (117/81). PCGS Population: (39/102). CDN: $545 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 155,40...
$516
1896-S $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$18,000
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1896-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (41/356). PCGS Population: (44/255). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,980
1896-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,560
1896-S $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,064
$325
1896-S Liberty Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$1,149
1896-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (12/334). PCGS Population (18/198). Mintage: 155,400. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$299
1896-S $5
$145
1896-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,040
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1896-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (75/198). PCGS Population: (38/143). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for ...
$3,120
1896-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$504
1896-S $5 PCGS MS63
$3,500
1896-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$360
1896-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (117/83). PCGS Population: (39/102). CDN: $595 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 155,40...
$660
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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