The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
8940
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1894
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:
1894
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
957,880
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8387
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1894 $5 MS
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1894 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $27,500 | $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 |
1894 $5 MS64+ NGC. CAC. CAC: 44 in 64, 5 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,252.47 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 957,800....
$1,440
1894 $5 MS66+ PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1894 $5 MS63 NGC. Mintage 957,800. ...
$720
1894 $5 MS65 PCGS....
$3,120
1894 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1780/843). NGC Census: (1465/1011). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 95...
$750
1894 $5 NGC MS61
$375
1894 $5 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (25/3644). PCGS Population: (40/1773). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55....
$360
1894 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/1801). NGC Census: (2/3650). AU50. Mintage 957,800. ...
$336
1894 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (101/3438). PCGS Population: (96/1453). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$364
1894 $5 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/2875). PCGS Population (8/1156). Mintage: 957,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$445
1894 $5 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (120/1827). PCGS Population (90/700). Mintage: 957,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$224
1894 $5 --Scratched--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (0/1874). PCGS Population (5/846). Mintage: 957,800. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$184
$21,850
1894 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CDN: $1,267.62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 957,800....
$1,440
1894 $5 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,600
1894 $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (867/148). PCGS Population: (709/135). CDN: $666.75.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 957...
$690
$5 1894 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$5,640
1894 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (715/458). NGC Census: (1397/952). MS62. Mintage 957,800. ...
$336
1894 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (420/1132). NGC Census: (1066/2318). Mintage 957,800. ...
$365
1894 $5 Half Eagle -- Partial Collar -- AU55 NGC. ...
$1,410
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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