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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:
9021
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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:
1856-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
105,100
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8270
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Coin Value History
1856-S $5 MS
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1856-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $981 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $981 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,019 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,028 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $981 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,053 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,109 – $120,000
1856-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Large S. The 1856-S half eagle is scarce in near-Mint condition and becomes a significant rarity ...
$5,612
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Fair-2 (PCGS).
$1,440
1856-S $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 25, 161 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,378.73 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 105,...
$1,281
1856-S $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. S.S. Central America, SSCA 6856. Medium S. ...
$5,490
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,280
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU Details--Wheel Mark (PCGS).
$1,560
1856-S $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (6/41). Mintage 105,100. ...
$1,560
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Fine-12 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,140
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$9,000
1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$33,600
1856-S $5 NGC/CAC XF40
$850
1856-S $5 AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/153). NGC Census: (0/152). Mintage 105,100....
$576
1856-S Liberty Half Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$470
1856-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (8/125). PCGS Population (6/105). Mintage: 105,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$475
1856-S $5 Good 4 PCGS. ...
$518
1856-S $5 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/129). PCGS Population (2/114). Mintage: 105,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$460
1856-S $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$5,462
1856-S $5
$26,450
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