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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:
8945
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1899
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:
1899
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,710,630
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8398
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Coin Value History
1899 $5 MS
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1899 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$1,159
1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (NGC).
$2,684
1899 $5 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,710,729. ...
$1,708
1899 $5 AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $1,067.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,7...
$1,159
1899 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CDN: $1,273.73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,710,729. ...
$1,586
1899 $5 MS67 NGC....
$7,800
1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$720
1899 $5 MS62 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (8860/10333). NGC Census: (4431/7599). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62...
$1,800
1899 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (89/20687). NGC Census: (30/14478). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,7...
$600
1899 $5 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,710,729. ...
$552
1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AG-3 (NGC).
$528
1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Artificial Toning (NGC).
$528
1899 $5 PCGS UNC Details (Scratch)
$477
1899 $5 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/7709). PCGS Population (2/4313).Mintage: 1,710,729. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $173. (#8398)...
$172
1899 $5--Rim Cut, Corroded, Polished--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30....
$115
1899 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A ...
$130
1899 $5 AU53 ANACS. Well struck with lightly marked, ...
$132
1899 Liberty Head Half Eagle. FS-301. MS-63 (NGC).
$1,560
1899 $5 MS66 NGC....
$2,520
1899 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,318
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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