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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:
8925
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
131,720
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8345
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Coin Value History
1878 $5 MS
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1878 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1878 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (91/55 and 5/16+). Mintage 131,740....
$1,224
1878 $5 MS65 PCGS....
$8,700
1878 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/381). PCGS Population: (116/443). CDN: $645.86.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 131,...
$588
1878 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (230/208). NGC Census: (140/239). CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 131,7...
$840
1878 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (103/108). PCGS Population: (49/139). CDN: $615 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 131,740...
$720
1878 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/471). NGC Census: (8/417). CDN: $523.03.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 131,7...
$600
1878 $5 PCGS MS63
$2,100
1878 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1878 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/391). NGC Census: (9/391). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$372
1878 $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/118). NGC Census: (28/176). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mi...
$423
1878 $5 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/273). PCGS Population (13/225). Mintage: 131,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$218
1878 Cleaned; VF Details Fine12 ANACS. ...
$97
1878 $5 XF40 NGC. The surfaces are refreshingly free from ...
$150
1878 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (68/35). PCGS Population: (56/51). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$528
1878 $5 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. Breen-6703, Repunched Date. Mintage of half eagles increased dramatically at the Philadelphia ...
$19,200
1878 $5 AU55 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (109/264 and 0/12+). NGC Census: (42/343 and 0/5+). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid fo...
$360
1878 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (132/216). PCGS Population: (102/154). CDN: $474.05.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 131...
$576
1878 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (101/107). PCGS Population: (49/139). CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 131,740...
$780
1878 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/364). NGC Census: (8/381). Mintage 131,740. ...
$352
1878 $5 MS63 PCGS Secure. Breen-6703. ...
$1,680
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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
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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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