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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:
72383
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Motto
Variety 2:
1866-1908
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Half Eagle
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8310
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$330,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $270,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1893 $5 AU53 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 53, 76 finer (5/26). Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$1,342
1893 $5 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: 11 in 61, 61 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,224.57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,...
$1,525
1893 $5 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 64, 0 finer (5/26). Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$3,172
1868 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 10 in 45, 47 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,806
1895 $5 MS65+ NGC. NGC Census: 89 in 65 (4 in 65+), 17 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,710 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,3...
$2,017
1903-S $5 MS66+ PCGS. ...
$4,392
1882-CC $5 AU55 NGC. Winter 1-A. ...
$4,880
1893-CC $5 MS62+ PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-A. ...
$8,235
1873-CC $5 VF35 NGC. Winter 2-B. ...
$14,030
1874-CC $5 AU50 PCGS. Winter 1-B. ...
$11,285
1886-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC). CAC.
$1,220
1904-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,220
1883-CC $5 XF40 PCGS. Winter 1-A. ...
$5,246
1906-S $5 MS60 PCGS. ...
$1,129
1872-CC $5 VG10 PCGS. Winter 1-B. This is the Low Mintmark variant, seen on approximately 85% of 1872-CC half eagles. The r...
$4,148
1870-S $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 30, 64 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,672.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 17,00...
$1,952
1871-CC $5 Fine 15 PCGS. Winter 1-A. ...
$4,636
1900-S $5 MS67 PCGS. ...
$28,060
1875-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Good-4 (PCGS).
$2,880
1871 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,600
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
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $975 – $26,400
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