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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:
9097
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
354,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8395
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Coin Value History
1897-S $5 MS
Value By Grade
1897-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1897-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 58, 129 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,176.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 354...
$1,281
1897-S $5 MS60 PCGS. House in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 8 in 60, 118 finer (9/25). CDN: $1,022....
$1,110
1897-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 55, 201 finer (10/25). CDN: $990.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 354,0...
$960
1897-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,110
1897-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/238). NGC Census: (35/343). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 354,0...
$576
1897-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$480
1897-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$2,280
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1897-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (28/409). PCGS Population: (57/324). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,740
1897-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$720
1897-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,300
$5 1897-S PCGS MS67+ CAC
$41,125
1897-S Liberty Half Eagle. MS-66 (NGC).
$15,275
1897-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (37/313). PCGS Population (44/189). Mintage: 354,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$446
1897-S $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/362). PCGS Population (0/290). Mintage: 354,000. Numismedi...
$253
1897-S $5 VF35--Bent-Cleaned--ANACS,AU Details....
$115
1897-S $5 MS68 PCGS....
$74,750
1897-S VG10 ANACS. ...
$105
1897-S $5 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 354,000. ...
$660
1897-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/78). NGC Census: (5/99). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
$600
1897-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (73/271). Mintage 354,000. ...
$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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