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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:
9025
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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:
1857-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
87,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8275
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Coin Value History
1857-S $5 MS
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1857-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $982 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $982 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,020 – $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: $1,029 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $982 – $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: $1,054 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,110 – $120,000
1857-S $5 AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,148
1857-S $5 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch) AU58 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1857-S $5 AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,148
1857-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 45, 89 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,788.01 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 87,0...
$1,659
1857-S $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,540
1857-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Good-4 (PCGS).
$1,020
1857-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$33,600
1857-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$6,300
1857-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large S. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,600
1857-S $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$18,600
1857-S $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$9,900
1857-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/135). NGC Census: (2/125). Mintage 87,000. ...
$408
1857-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/102). PCGS Population: (13/94). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$480
1857-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/120). PCGS Population: (1/131). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Min...
$386
1857-S $5 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/138). NGC Census: (0/129). Mintage 87,000. ...
$392
1857-S $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/112). NGC Census: (6/110). Mintage 87,000. ...
$734
1857-S $5 AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/134). NGC Census: (0/127). Mintage 87,000. ...
$400
1857-S Liberty Half Eagle. VF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$352
1857-S $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/100). PCGS Population (5/99). Mintage: 87,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$646
1857-S $5 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/113). PCGS Population (1/99). Mintage: 87,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$402
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