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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:
9039
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
18,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8291
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Coin Value History
1861-S $5 MS
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1861-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1861-S $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$12,200
1861-S $5 Good 4 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 18,000....
$2,520
1861-S $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1861-S $5 VF25 PCGS. CAC....
$7,200
1861-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. The 1861-S half eagle comes from a mintage of only 18,000 coins and circulated extensively, making ...
$4,080
1861-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$10,200
1861-S $5 VG8 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3/44). PCGS Population: (1/44). Mintage 18,000. From The Long Island Collection...
$3,240
1861-S $5 AU58 NGC. ...
$16,450
1861-S $5 AU50 NGC. ...
$7,638
1861-S $5 -- Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Rim Damaged -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/33). PCGS Population (2/28). Mintag...
$1,175
1861-S $5 VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,259
1861-S $5 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,760
1861-S $5 --Cleaned, Scratched--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (3/32). PCGS Population (6/9). Mintage: 18,000. Numismedia Ws...
$1,150
1861-S $5 PCGS AU53 ex: Bass
$12,250
1861-S $5 Good 4 NGC. ...
$1,440
1861-S $5 XF45+ PCGS. CAC....
$11,100
1861-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. The half eagle denomination was preferred in day-to-day West Coast commerce. Unencumbered by Civil ...
$4,320
1861-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$10,575
$1,989
$12,075
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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