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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:
9056
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
Coin Date:
1873-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
31,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8332
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Coin Value History
1873-S $5 MS
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1873-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
| 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 |
1873-S $5 XF40 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (3/12). Mintage 31,000. ...
$1,860
1873-S NGC AU-53
$2,360
1873-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$10,200
1873-S $5 MS61 NGC....
$13,200
1873-S $5 VF30 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/19). Mintage 31,000. ...
$1,320
1873-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (16/59). PCGS Population: (21/33). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 31,000...
$1,620
1873-S $5 PCGS AU50
$2,125
1873-S $5 NGC AU55
$3,330
1873-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/104). PCGS Population: (9/107). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 31,000. ...
$720
1873-S $5 PCGS/CAC VF35
$1,100
1873-S $5 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/112). NGC Census: (1/105). Mintage 31,000. ...
$396
1873-S $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/90). PCGS Population: (10/82). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Mint...
$504
1873-S $5 NGC/CAC Good-04
$500
1873-S $5 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (0/111). PCGS Population (1/92). Mintage: 31,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$460
1873-S $5 AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (1/109). PCGS Population (0/88). Mintage: 31,000. (#8332)...
$345
1873-S $5 F12 ICG. NGC Census: (3/106). PCGS Population (3/74). Mintage: 31,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$310
1873-S $5 F15 ICG. NGC Census: (5/101). PCGS Population (3/61). Mintage: 31,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $429.(#8332)...
$345
1873-S $5
$253
1873-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (11/76). PCGS Population (15/32). Mintage: 31,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$862
1873-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (16/26). PCGS Population: (10/19). CDN: $1,950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 31,000...
$2,340
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,037 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,242 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,100 – $27,600
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,057 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $38,400
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,137 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,107 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,122 – $28,800
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,100 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $35,000
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