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While reviewing the initial results in various categories of recent auctions, my initial take is that the sales were moderate to strong.
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The 1908-S seems to be a popular low mintage issue amongst gold pieces but this Half Eagle in particular is more common than one would think. The mintage is certainly on the lower end at 82,000 but many of those were saved unlike other higher mintage issues that are actually rarer. It is a relatively attainable coin up through gem condition with a very gradual rise in value until the absolute finest MS68 gems that sell for very solid six-figures. This coin may not be underrated but is certainly not common. In addition the surfaces can be found with an array of golden hues, levels of luster and mostly all of them have a strong strike.
Obverse Description
The obverse bears the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.
Reverse Description
The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9318
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
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:
1908-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
82,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8512
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Coin Value History
1908-S $5 MS
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1908-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$266,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $222,000 | $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 |
Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]
![Indian Gold Half Eagle $5 1908-1929 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916s-5-obv-legend.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,004 – $222,000
1908 $5 Indian MS
Worth: $1,012 – $75,000
1908-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $36,000
1909 $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $32,500
1909-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $40,000
1909-O $5 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $780,000
1909-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $115,000
1910 $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $60,000
1910-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $180,000
1910-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $115,000
1911 $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $40,000
1911-D $5 MS
Worth: $1,229 – $312,000
1911-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $90,000
1912 $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $40,000
1912-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,012 – $275,000
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$2,196
1908-S $5 MS66 PCGS. ...
$25,620
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,952
1908-S $5 AU58 NGC....
$3,720
1908-S $5 MS63 NGC....
$9,000
1908-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$15,000
1908-S $5 MS62 NGC....
$7,500
1908-S $5 MS65 PCGS....
$18,000
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$1,080
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,380
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$5,520
1908-S $5 MS67 PCGS....
$69,000
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$870
1908-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (27/583). PCGS Population: (50/641). CDN: $727 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 82,000...
$900
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$4,560
1908-S $5 MS68 PCGS. ...
$192,000
1908-S $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/385). NGC Census: (2/435). Mintage: 82,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$632
1908-S $5 AU55 NGC. CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 82,000. ...
$2,074
1908-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$48,000
1908-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (50/556). Mintage 82,000. ...
$1,620
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