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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:
9045
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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
Variety:
Motto
Coin Date:
1866-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
34,920
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8312
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Coin Value History
1866-S $5 Motto MS
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1866-S $5 Motto MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$5Liberty.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,033 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,238 – $43,200
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,053 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $1,043 – $50,000
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,133 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,238 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,043 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,103 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,118 – $30,000
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,098 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,043 – $35,000
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $1,043 – $26,400
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. Good-6 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,647
1866-S $5 Motto AU53 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. EF-40 (ICG).
$2,880
1866-S $5 Motto MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$18,000
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. AU-55 (NGC).
$7,200
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. Fine Details--Slide Marks (PCGS).
$1,020
1866-S $5 Motto VF25 PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. VG-10 (PCGS).
$1,620
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1866-S $5 Motto Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/46). PCGS Population: (5/61). Mintage 34,920. ...
$1,560
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. MS-60 (PCGS).
$38,400
1866-S $5 Motto Fine 15 NGC. This With Motto five survived the rigors of West Coast commerce with Choice Fine definition st...
$1,980
1866-S $5 Motto AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/66 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/51 and 0/0+). Mintage 34,920. From The To...
$1,200
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,960
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,520
1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. ...
$3,240
1866-S $5 Motto VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/43). NGC Census: (2/47). Mintage: 34,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $370.(#8312)...
$690
1866-S $5 Motto AU58 NGC. A condition census piece. Akers noted that most pieces are VF or worse, and that only one or two ...
$13,800
1866-S $5 Motto--Scratched--ANACS. VF Details, Net VF20. A horizontal scratch reaches the upper arrowhead. Otherwise, this ...
$707
1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. Good-6 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,860
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