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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:
8943
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
867,800
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8394
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Coin Value History
1897 $5 MS
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1897 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
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Worth: $1,007 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,212 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,232 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,027 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,107 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,212 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,077 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $28,800
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,072 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,017 – $35,000
1897 $5 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,192.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 867,883. Ex: August Internet Auction (Heritage,...
$1,220
1897 $5 MS66 CACG. ...
$8,540
1897 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 50, 4342 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,063.43 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 867,...
$1,161
1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$930
1897 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (49/18). Mintage 867,883. ...
$1,140
1897 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$504
$5 1897 PCGS MS61 CAC
$617
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1897 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (269/4201). PCGS Population: (256/3170). CDN: $446 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,920
1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (NGC). OH.
$400
1897 $5 ANACS XF45 - No Reserve!
$350
1897 $5 --Cleaned--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/3111). PCGS Population (0/1439). Mintage: 867,883. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$322
1897 $5 PCGS AU53
$219
1897 Fine15 ANACS. ...
$113
1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$870
1897 $5 MS66 PCGS....
$4,860
1897 Liberty Half Eagle. AU-50 (ANACS). OH.
$559
1897 PCGS MS-63
$944
1897 NGC MS-64
$1,032
1897 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (13/5). Mintage 867,883. ...
$3,720
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