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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:
9028
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1858
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:
1858-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
18,600
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8279
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Coin Value History
1858-S $5 MS
Value By Grade
1858-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 | - | $41,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$40,500 | $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 |
1858-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$7,015
1858-S $5 AU58 NGC....
$7,800
1858-S $5 VG8 PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. CAC Population: (2/9). Mintage 18,600....
$2,040
1858-S $5 XF45 NGC....
$3,960
1858-S $5 XF40 NGC....
$2,640
1858-S $5 VF20 NGC. The low mintage and extensive commercial use make the 1858-S a rare San Francisco date. Most surviving ...
$1,680
1858-S $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$21,600
1858-S $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,350
1858-S $5 AU50 NGC. ...
$3,290
1858-S $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$4,230
1858-S $5 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/54). PCGS Population (0/36). Mintage: 18,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,234
1858-S $5 F15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/57). PCGS Population (1/28). Mintage: 18,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$805
1858-S $5 MS61 PCGS. ...
$28,878
1858-S $5 --Scratched--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (0/55). PCGS Population (2/26). Mintage: 18,600. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$489
$5 1858-S PCGS AU55+ CAC
$16,450
$5 1858-S PCGS AU58+ CAC
$39,950
1858-S $5 VG8 PCGS. ...
$748
$2,415
1858-S $5 XF40 NGC....
$2,760
1858-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/60). PCGS Population (1/31). Mintage: 18,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,035
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,045 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,045 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,083 – $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: $1,092 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $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: $1,117 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,350 – $120,000
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