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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:
8954
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
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
Variety:
Liberty
Coin Date:
1908
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
421,874
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8418
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Coin Value History
1908 $5 Liberty MS
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1908 $5 Liberty MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
1908 $5 MS61 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 421,874. ...
$1,007
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,586
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (NGC).
$2,806
1908 $5 Liberty MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,192.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 421,874. Ex: August Internet Auction (H...
$1,190
1908 $5 Liberty MS64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CAC: 219 in 64, 87 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,371...
$1,830
1908 $5 MS67 NGC. ...
$9,760
1908 PCGS MS-63
$973
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$504
1908 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (320/7032). NGC Census: (247/6557). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 421...
$660
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (ANACS).
$504
1908 $5 MS68 PCGS. ...
$51,406
1908 Indian Half Eagle. AU Details--Ex: Jewelry (PCGS).
$483
1908 Liberty Half Eagle. AU-50 (Uncertified).
$476
1908 $5 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/4137). PCGS Population (4/3762). Mintage: 421,874. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$184
1908 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The ...
$121
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$660
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,708
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-66 (NGC).
$2,928
1908 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$630
1908 $5 MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,085.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 421,874. ...
$1,342
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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