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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:
8936
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,240
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8375
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Coin Value History
1890 $5 MS
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1890 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1890 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 36 in 58, 23 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,240. ...
$2,257
1890 $5 MS68★ NGC....
$63,000
1890 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/72). Mintage 4,240. ...
$1,500
1890 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/111). NGC Census: (6/84). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,240. ...
$1,560
$5 1890 PCGS AU55
$1,645
1890 $5 MS60 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1890 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$2,880
1890 $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1890 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/77). NGC Census: (12/69). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,240. ...
$1,500
1890 $5 MS64 PCGS. ...
$9,400
1890 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. Au Details, Net XF40. NGC Census: (2/60). PCGS Population (5/69). Mintage: 4,200. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$489
1890 $5 MS66 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint limited Half ...
$14,950
1890 $5
$4,730
1890 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC....
$2,640
1890 $5 MS68 ★ NGC. ...
$54,050
1890 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/54). NGC Census: (3/54). CDN: $870 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintag...
$960
1890 $5
$468
1890 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (13/53). PCGS Population: (27/42). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,240. ...
$1,560
1890 $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$3,120
1890 $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$2,232
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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