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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:
8947
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1901
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:
1901
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
615,900
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8402
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Coin Value History
1901 $5 MS
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1901 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
1901 $5 MS66 NGC. ...
$2,379
1901 $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,237.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 615,900. ...
$1,348
1901 $5 MS65+ NGC. CDN: $1,660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 615,900. ...
$1,830
1901 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$870
1901 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$780
1901 $5 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1901 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$1,020
1901 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$480
1901 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (382/5325). PCGS Population: (397/4979). CDN: $493 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 615,...
$492
1901 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (98/3598). NGC Census: (38/5496). AU55. Mintage 615,900. ...
$361
1901 $5 MS60 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (93/2944). NGC Census: (111/4958). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/...
$540
1901 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4707). PCGS Population (5/2871). Mintage: 615,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$431
1901 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/4684). PCGS Population (6/2829). Mintage: 615,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$445
1901 $5 --Cleaned, Mount Removed--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/4192). PCGS Population (8/2629). Mintage: 615,900. Num...
$322
1901 $5 XF40--Cleaned--ANACS,AU Details....
$126
1901 $5 MS66 NGC. ...
$2,697
1901 $5 MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,085.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 615,900....
$1,281
1901 $5 MS65 NGC. Mintage 615,900. ...
$1,680
1901 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$870
1901 $5 MS61 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (496/6416). NGC Census: (1373/3859). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$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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