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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:
9099
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,545,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8399
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Coin Value History
1899-S $5 MS
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1899-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$330,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $270,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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-S $5 MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,002
1899-S $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 6 in 62, 37 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,239.25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,545,000....
$1,220
1899-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,440
1899-S $5 MS66 PCGS....
$11,100
1899-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
1899-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$480
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1899-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (91/869). PCGS Population: (63/840). CDN: $443 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,860
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1899-S $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1063). PCGS Population: (4/1047). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,920
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1899-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (44/960). PCGS Population: (40/903). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for ...
$2,160
1899-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/1028 and 0/31+). NGC Census: (4/1054 and 0/3+). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$444
1899-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$600
1899-S $5 ANACS VF30 Details (Cleaned Scratched Reverse Digs)
$466
1899-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/564). NGC Census: (34/650). MS60. Mintage 1,545,000. ...
$384
1899-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (11/982). PCGS Population: (12/842). XF40. Mintage 1,545,000. ...
$312
1899-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$312
1899-S $5 MS69 NGC. ...
$103,500
1899-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (9/586). PCGS Population (14/459). Mintage: 1,545,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$161
1899-S $5 VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$121
1899-S $5 MS65 PCGS....
$6,600
1899-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
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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