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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:
9084
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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:
1888-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
293,900
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8373
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Coin Value History
1888-S $5 MS
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1888-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
1888-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/20). Mintage 293,900. ...
$1,140
1888-S $5 MS63 PCGS....
$3,960
1888-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (106/89). PCGS Population: (31/120). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 293,90...
$540
1888-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (46/24). PCGS Population: (17/99). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 293,900....
$780
$5 1888-S PCGS XF40 OGH
$617
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1888-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (28/318). PCGS Population: (34/269). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,800
1888-S $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/154). NGC Census: (29/274). AU50. Mintage 293,900. ...
$396
1888-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (28/245). PCGS Population: (35/124). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. M...
$360
1888-S $5 MS64 ANACS. ...
$2,702
1888-S $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (26/84). NGC Census: (61/185). Mintage 293,900. ...
$564
1888-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (13/46). PCGS Population (3/33). Mintage: 293,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$978
1888-S $5 NGC VF35
$115
1888-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/15). NGC Census: (20/4). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 293,90...
$1,440
1888-S $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,560
1888-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (104/79). PCGS Population: (28/65). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$468
1888-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (43/23). PCGS Population: (17/45). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. M...
$780
1888-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (11/323). PCGS Population (23/204). Mintage: 293,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$368
1888-S $5 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (27/301). PCGS Population: (33/190). Mintage 293,900. ...
$352
1888-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (24/249). PCGS Population (46/117). Mintage: 293,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$374
1888-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/92). NGC Census: (29/239). Mintage: 293,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$470
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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