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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:
9098
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,397,400
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8397
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Coin Value History
1898-S $5 MS
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1898-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1898-S $5 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,227.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,397,400. ...
$1,220
1898-S $5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 30 in 64 (2 in 64+), 16 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,3...
$2,196
1898-S $5 MS65+ NGC....
$5,400
1898-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$504
1898-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (172/1105). NGC Census: (67/604). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,3...
$608
1898-S $5 MS66 NGC....
$7,800
1898-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (168/293). PCGS Population: (190/487). CDN: $635 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,39...
$900
1898-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$576
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1898-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (118/483). PCGS Population: (386/719). CDN: $446 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,040
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1898-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/726). PCGS Population: (17/1384). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,680
1898-S $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/1319 and 0/34+). NGC Census: (10/692 and 0/4+). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$468
1898-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$720
1898-S $5 MS68 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$70,500
1898-S Liberty Half Eagle. MS-60 (Uncertified).
$1,521
1898-S Liberty Half Eagle. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$432
1898-S $5 --Cleaned--ICG. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (0/519). PCGS Population (2/356). Mintage: 1,397,400. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$242
1898-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (4/446). PCGS Population (3/336). Mintage: 1,397,400. Numismedia Wsl....
$138
1898-S $5 VF25 NGC. ...
$161
1898-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF30, glimpses ... (3 Coins)
$380
1898-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$990
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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