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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:
8933
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
388,360
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8369
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Coin Value History
1886 $5 MS
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1886 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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Worth: $968 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,173 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,193 – $18,000
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $988 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $978 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,068 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,173 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $978 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,038 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,053 – $30,000
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,033 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $978 – $35,000
1886 $5 MS60 PCGS. Gold CAC. Housed in a Generation 2.2 green label holder. PCGS Population: 34 in 60, 635 finer. Gold CAC:...
$2,928
1886 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$1,159
1886 $5 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $1,192.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 388,300. ...
$1,220
1886 $5 AU55 CACG. Mintage 388,300. ...
$1,220
1886 $5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (17/3). Mintage 388,300. ...
$2,040
1886 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (251/287). PCGS Population: (120/318). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 388,30...
$660
1886 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$504
$5 1886 PCGS MS66 CAC
$21,738
1886 Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$432
1886 Liberty Half Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$352
1886 $5 MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,700
1886 $5 --Polished--ANACS. AU53 Details. . NGC Census: (3/453). PCGS Population (11/264). Mintage: 388,300. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$196
1886 $5 AU50 ANACS. ...
$172
1886 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (45/545). Mintage 388,300. ...
$780
1886 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$1,260
1886 $5 MS62 NGC. Mintage 388,300. ...
$810
1886 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (96/801). Mintage 388,300. ...
$840
1886 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1886 Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$630
1886 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$20,700
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