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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:
8917
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8322
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Coin Value History
1871 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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Worth: $1,011 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,216 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,236 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,031 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $1,021 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,111 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,216 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,021 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,081 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,096 – $28,800
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,021 – $35,000
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $1,021 – $26,400
1871 $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$3,660
1871 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,600
1871 $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$8,100
1871 $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$5,640
1871 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/35). PCGS Population: (13/32). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,200. ...
$1,920
1871 $5 PCGS MS61
$22,585
1871 $5 XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,350
1871 $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$1,188
$7,475
1871 $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details . NGC Census: (0/43). PCGS Population (1/44). Mintage: 3,230. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$862
$8,338
1871 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,040
$8,625
1871 $5 AU58 PCGS....
$7,200
1871 $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,056
1871 $5 XF45 NGC. ...
$2,530
1871 $5 MS61 PCGS. ...
$15,275
1871 $5
$1,182
1871 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. Two pinscratches cross the neck and approach beneath Liberty's mouth, but this sli...
$1,265
$8,050
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