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:
8941
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1895
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:
1895
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,345,855
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8390
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Coin Value History
1895 $5 MS
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1895 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1895 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 78 in 64, 10 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,354.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,345,936. ...
$1,525
1895 $5 MS65+ PCGS....
$2,160
1895 $5 MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,345,936....
$900
1895 NGC MS-63
$885
1895 $5 MS62 ANACS. Mintage 1,345,936. ...
$750
1895 $5 MS66 NGC....
$3,600
1895 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (934/7090). NGC Census: (2403/6027). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,...
$660
1895 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (161/8644 and 0/467+). NGC Census: (92/9115 and 0/56+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$630
1895 $5 MS67+ PCGS....
$30,000
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1895 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/9152). PCGS Population: (17/6631). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,920
1895 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/6534 and 0/223+). NGC Census: (24/9118 and 0/53+). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$468
1895 $5 PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
$326
1895 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (298/7793). PCGS Population: (298/3390). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58....
$350
1895 $5 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/6442). PCGS Population (30/2838). Mintage: 1,345,936. Num...
$345
1895 VF30 ANACS. ...
$113
1895 $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Powdery ...
$124
1895 $5 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 1,345,936. ...
$960
1895 $5 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (83/16). Mintage 1,345,936. ...
$1,920
1895 $5 MS60 PCGS. EX: Bass....
$576
1895 $5 MS63 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (48/86). Mintage 1,345,936. ...
$810
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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