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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:
9069
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
426,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8350
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Coin Value History
1879-S $5 MS
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1879-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$27,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $23,000 | $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 |
1879-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1879-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (41/661). Mintage 426,200. ...
$702
1879-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (32/711). PCGS Population: (35/804). CDN: $559.85.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 426...
$630
1879-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/665 and 0/10+). NGC Census: (132/537 and 0/3+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$660
1879-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (337/200). PCGS Population: (436/229). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 426,...
$780
1879-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (84/83). PCGS Population: (82/133). CDN: $595 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 426,200...
$720
1879-S $5 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 426,200. ...
$552
1879-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/45). NGC Census: (55/27). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 426,200...
$1,620
1879-S $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/12). NGC Census: (21/6). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 426,20...
$1,260
1879-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/156). NGC Census: (30/151). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. M...
$408
1879-S $5 --Cleaning--Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the r...
$431
1879-S $5 NGC XF45
$213
1879-S $5 MS65 PCGS. A surprisingly difficult coin to find in Mint State, despite a relatively hefty mintage of 426,200 pie...
$23,000
1879-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. ...
$121
1879-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF35. A glossy ...
$132
1879-S $5
$130
1879-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,160
1879-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (42/669). PCGS Population: (45/759). CDN: $569.85.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 426...
$588
1879-S $5 PCGS AU50 OGH
$431
1879-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (132/535). PCGS Population: (94/665). CDN: $495 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 426,2...
$520
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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