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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:
9104
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,855,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8408
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Coin Value History
1903-S $5 MS
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1903-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $16,000 | $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-S $5 MS66+ PCGS. ...
$4,392
1903-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (NGC).
$1,708
1903-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CDN: $1,361.75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,855,000. ...
$1,586
1903-S $5 MS62 NGC. CDN: $1,081.42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,855,000. ...
$1,110
1903-S $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1516/1201 and 79/122+). NGC Census: (929/1084 and 13/27+). CDN: $594 Whsle. Bid for ...
$780
1903-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (102/5542 and 0/342+). NGC Census: (73/4538 and 0/51+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$630
1903-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$576
1903-S $5 MS67 PCGS....
$10,800
1903-S $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (507/4674). NGC Census: (837/3351). CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1...
$630
1903-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (34/4551). PCGS Population: (41/5560). CDN: $583 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,85...
$600
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1903-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (23/4579). PCGS Population: (39/4527). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bi...
$2,220
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1903-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/4628). PCGS Population: (24/4611). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,680
1903-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (234/4143). NGC Census: (255/4213). CDN: $504 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1...
$2,280
1903-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (78/3554). PCGS Population (112/2931). Mintage: 1,855,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$462
1903-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/3191). NGC Census: (16/3549). Mintage: 1,855,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$299
1903-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3036). NGC Census: (0/3284). Mintage: 1,855,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$218
1903-S $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/3252). PCGS Population (0/3052). Mintage: 1,855,000. Numisme...
$172
1903-S --Cleaned--AU Details--VF30 ANACS. ...
$126
1903-S $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
1903-S $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 59 in 65, 15 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,826 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,855,000. ...
$3,660
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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