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Today the 1916-S is relatively common but decades ago prior to a minor hoard it was far more scarce. That hoard contained plenty of low end Mint State examples therefore this date is no different from most others in how the coins are attainable in most grades except for the gems that are especially rare. This San Francisco minted issue comes with a strong strike and nice overall color but are lacking in luster. The non-hoard coins are actually more lustrous and the color for this date ranges greatly from greenish gold to orangey gold and everything in between.
Obverse Description
The obverse bears the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.
Reverse Description
The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9331
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1916
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
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:
1916-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
240,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8532
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Coin Value History
1916-S $5 MS
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1916-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$132,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $84,000 | $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 |
Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]
![Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916s-5-obv-legend.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,048 – $222,000
1908 $5 Indian MS
Worth: $1,080 – $75,000
1908-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $36,000
1908-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,048 – $222,000
1909 $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $32,500
1909-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $40,000
1909-O $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $780,000
1909-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $115,000
1910 $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $60,000
1910-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $180,000
1910-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $115,000
1911 $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $40,000
1911-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,273 – $312,000
1911-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $90,000
1912 $5 MS
Worth: $1,080 – $40,000
1916-S $5 MS62 NGC. CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 240,000. ...
$2,196
1916-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,845
1916-S $5 AU55 NGC. CDN: $1,265.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 240,000. ...
$1,342
1916-S $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1916-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$1,920
1916-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 41 in 58, 154 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,389.21 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 240,000. ...
$1,464
1916-S $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$32,400
1916-S $5 AU53 NGC. Mintage 240,000. ...
$720
1916-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (85/2224). NGC Census: (27/2357). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 240...
$600
1916-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/1157). NGC Census: (60/971). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 24...
$1,380
1916-S $5 MS66 NGC. ...
$52,800
1916-S Indian Half Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$750
1916-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$470
1916-S $5 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (1/1264). PCGS Population (3/1020). Mintage: 240,000. Numismedia Ws...
$299
1916-S $5 --Cleaned, Rim Damaged--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (2/1178). PCGS Population (13/962). Mintage: 240,0...
$299
1916-S $5
$198
1916-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$2,880
1916-S $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1916-S $5 AU55 NGC. CDN: $1,166.90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 240,000. ...
$1,500
1916-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$4,440
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