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1873 $5 Closed 3 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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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: 8920
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1873
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: Closed 3
Coin Date: 1873
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 49,280
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1866-1908
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8329
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1873 $5 Closed 3 MS
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1873 $5 Closed 3 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:8920 PCGS:8329 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $40,500 $1,234
MS66 - $33,500 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1873 $5 Closed 3 SP64 NGC. ...
$42,700
Sold 1/14/2026
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (77/202). Mintage 1. ...
$870
Sold 8/13/2025
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1873 Closed 3 NGC MS-62
$1,652
Sold 7/18/2025
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$5,760
Sold 1/17/2025
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1873 $5 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/48). Mintage 1. ...
$1,320
Sold 12/9/2024
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1873 $5 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/258). NGC Census: (22/304). CDN: $487 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintag...
$528
Sold 4/12/2023
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1873 $5 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (116/84). PCGS Population: (46/104). CDN: $496 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$600
Sold 10/19/2022
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS66 NGC. ...
$26,400
Sold 2/24/2022
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1873 $5 Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/128). NGC Census: (26/254). ...
$376
Sold 2/7/2017
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1873 $5 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/163). NGC Census: (26/299). ...
$376
Sold 1/31/2017
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 PCGS VF30 (Closed 3)
$380
Sold 1/9/2017
DLRC
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/60). NGC Census: (16/60). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS c...
$920
Sold 3/28/2010
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS65 PCGS....
$19,550
Sold 1/15/2005
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 VF20 ANACS. ...
$126
Sold 10/22/2002
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Typically struck with pleasing ...
$144
Sold 4/28/2002
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$6,000
Sold 1/11/2019
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/150). Mintage 1. ...
$720
Sold 9/30/2024
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. ...
$1,292
Sold 6/11/2017
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS63 NGC. CAC....
$4,440
Sold 12/15/2023
Heritage Auctions
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS61 NGC....
$1,170
Sold 12/9/2024
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