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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:
9094
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
55,900
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8389
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Coin Value History
1894-S $5 MS
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1894-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$330,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $270,000 | $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 |
1894-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/84). NGC Census: (21/142). CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 55,900...
$750
1894-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/91). PCGS Population: (24/60). CDN: $586 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 55,900. ...
$576
1894-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (6/23). PCGS Population: (1/38). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 55,900. ...
$2,040
1894-S $5 PCGS MS62
$4,501
1894-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (59/26). PCGS Population: (19/23). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 55,900. ...
$665
1894-S $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/89). NGC Census: (36/181). Mintage 55,900. ...
$376
1894-S $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$1,116
1894-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (26/141). PCGS Population (17/53). Mintage: 55,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$382
1894-S $5 MS69 NGC. ...
$176,250
1894-S $5 MS63 PCGS. ...
$7,475
1894-S $5 --Altered Surfaces, Glue Residue--ANACS VF 30 Details. NGC Census: (0/190). PCGS Population (2/95). Mintage: 55,90...
$233
1894-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (6/166). PCGS Population (11/75). Mintage: 55,900. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$207
1894-S $5 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/91). NGC Census: (0/175). Mintage: 55,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $201. (#8389)...
$213
Multiple Coin Lot...
$770
1894-S $5
$13,750
1894-S $5 AU53 ANACS. Mintage 55,900. ...
$630
1894-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (47/82). PCGS Population: (22/45). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$468
1894-S $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$2,350
1894-S $5 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,760
1894-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (55/26). PCGS Population: (23/22). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Min...
$660
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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