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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:
9049
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870-CC
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
7,675
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8320
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Coin Value History
1870-CC $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$302,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $252,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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Worth: $954 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,159 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,179 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $974 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $964 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,054 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,159 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $964 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,024 – $21,600
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,039 – $30,000
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $964 – $35,000
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $964 – $26,400
1870-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Winter 1-A. ...
$106,750
1870-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
$51,240
1870-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. Winter 1-A. ...
$97,600
1870-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$33,600
1870-CC $5 XF45 PCGS. Winter 1-A....
$66,000
1870-CC $5 XF40 PCGS. Winter 1-A....
$52,800
1870-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. Die State I. Fine-12 (NGC).
$24,000
1870-CC $5 VG10 NGC. CAC. Variety 1-A. Only 7,675 Liberty half eagles were struck at the famous Carson City Mint in 18...
$25,200
1870-CC $5 Good 6 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$11,100
1870-CC $5 VF20 PCGS Gold Shield. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$18,000
1870-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$54,050
1870-CC $5 VF30 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$21,150
1870-CC Liberty Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. Die State I. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$121,612
1870-CC $5 AU50 PCGS. ...
$27,600
1870-CC $5 AG3 PCGS. ...
$3,738
1870-CC $5 VG8 NGC. The 1870-CC is the rarest Carson City half eagle, due to its early date and a minuscule production of 7...
$3,565
1870-CC $5 Fine 15 NGC. An exceptionally elusive issue from the Carson City Mint, the 1870-CC is among the rarest Liberty h...
$5,462
1870-CC $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$168,000
1870-CC $5 VF35 NGC. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$48,000
1870-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. Die State I. Planchet Lamination. AU-55 (PCGS).
$52,800
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