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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:
9041
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1863
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:
1863-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
17,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8295
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Coin Value History
1863-S $5 MS
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1863-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$76,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $63,500 | $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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $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
1863-S $5 AU58 PCGS....
$31,200
1863-S $5 -- Scratched Obverse -- ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 17,000....
$1,560
1863-S $5 VF25 PCGS....
$4,800
1863-S $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1863-S $5 XF40 NGC. ...
$7,200
1863-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$8,400
1863-S $5 PCGS MS61
$56,500
1863-S $5 XF45 NGC. ...
$6,602
1863-S $5 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/62). NGC Census: (3/49). Mintage 17,000. ...
$1,560
1863-S $5 AU55 PCGS. ...
$22,200
1863-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1863-S $5 VF30 NGC. ...
$5,405
1863-S $5 VF20 NGC. ...
$3,055
1863-S $5 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/47). NGC Census: (0/64). Mintage: 17,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$764
$6,900
1863-S $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$30,000
1863-S $5 Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/38). NGC Census: (0/57). Mintage: 17,000. (#8295)...
$632
1863-S $5 VF25 NGC. ...
$1,725
1863-S $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$12,925
1863-S $5 PCGS XF40 ex: D.L. Hansen
$6,500
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