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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:
8949
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1903
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:
1903
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
226,870
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8407
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Coin Value History
1903 $5 MS
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1903 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1903 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 26 in 63, 32 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,359.25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 226,800....
$1,586
1903 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,928
1903 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$960
1903 $5 MS67 NGC....
$14,400
1903 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (822/439). PCGS Population: (1165/688). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 226,8...
$564
1903 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$504
1903 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (174/1181). NGC Census: (517/1257). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 226...
$552
1903 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/1433). NGC Census: (0/1953). CDN: $524.25.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 226,...
$552
1903 $5 AU55 ANACS. Mintage 226,800. ...
$564
1903 $5 MS66 NGC. ...
$2,524
1903 $5 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (42/1312). PCGS Population (47/684). Mintage: 226,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$402
1903 $5 XF45--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$138
1903 $5 XF40--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details....
$115
1903 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (377/157). NGC Census: (319/115). CDN: $805 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 226,8...
$780
1903 $5 MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1903 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,080
1903 $5 MS67 NGC....
$13,200
1903 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$630
1903 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (120/1400 and 1/39+). NGC Census: (133/1812 and 0/7+). CDN: $446 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$480
1903 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$468
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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