Whitman Expo
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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:
9053
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872-CC
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
16,980
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8326
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Coin Value History
1872-CC $5 MS
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1872-CC $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $48,000 | $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]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$5Liberty.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $984 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,189 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,209 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,004 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $994 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,084 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,189 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $994 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,054 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,069 – $30,000
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,049 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $994 – $35,000
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VG-10 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,124
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$17,080
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$17,080
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$24,400
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS). OGH.
$9,600
1872-CC $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter 1-B. ...
$58,560
1872-CC $5 XF40 NGC. Winter 1-B. ...
$11,100
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (CACG). Legacy Holder.
$17,400
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Fine-12 (ICG).
$3,120
1872-CC $5 PCGS/CAC VG-08
$5,500
1872-CC $5 Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. This coin displays the rarer of two die pairs used ...
$4,680
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-B. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$26,400
1872-CC $5 VF20 NGC. CAC. Variety 1-B. ...
$6,600
1872-CC $5 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (2/73). PCGS Population: (3/115). Mintage 16,980. ...
$2,520
1872-CC $5 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/118 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/71 and 0/0+). Mintage 16,980. ...
$2,640
1872-CC $5 VF35 NGC. CAC. Variety 1-B. ...
$5,160
1872-CC $5 VF25 PCGS. Variety 1-B. ...
$3,525
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
1872-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-B. AU-53 (PCGS).
$20,400
1872-CC $5 XF45 NGC. Winter 1-B. ...
$10,675
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10/6/2026
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10/1/2026
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