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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:
9044
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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
Variety:
No Motto
Coin Date:
1866-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8300
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Coin Value History
1866-S $5 No Motto MS
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1866-S $5 No Motto MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1866-S $5 No Motto Fair 2 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (1/85). Mintage 9,000....
$1,740
1866-S $5 No Motto AU58 NGC....
$15,600
1866-S $5 No Motto VF20 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1866-S $5 NGC XF40 (No Motto)
$5,750
1866-S $5 No Motto Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. The 1866-S is the last No Motto issue in the Liberty half eagle series, boasting a tr...
$3,780
1866-S $5 No Motto XF45 NGC. ...
$7,224
1866-S $5 No Motto VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,800
1866-S $5 No Motto Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/49). NGC Census: (3/44). Mintage 9,000. From The Long Island Col...
$2,160
1866-S $5 No Motto VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/29). PCGS Population: (6/23). CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage...
$2,760
1866-S $5 No Motto Good 4 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/72). NGC Census: (1/50). Mintage 9,000. ...
$1,140
1866-S $5 No Motto VF25 PCGS. ...
$2,220
1866-S $5 No Motto VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/46). PCGS Population: (6/61). Mintage 9,000. From The Poulos Family Coll...
$1,800
1866-S $5 No Motto AU50 NGC. ...
$6,600
1866-S $5 No Motto AU55 NGC. ...
$8,812
1866-S $5 No Motto Good 6 PCGS. ...
$690
1866-S $5 NO MOTTO
$165
1866-S $5 No Motto AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$26,400
1866-S $5 No Motto VF20 NGC. CAC. The 1866-S No Motto mintage was small -- only 9,000 pieces were produced. Some coins were...
$3,120
1866-S $5 No Motto XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,890
1866-S $5 No Motto Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/59). NGC Census: (0/47). Mintage 9,000. From The Toro Collectio...
$2,760
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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