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:
8950
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1904
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:
1904
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
392,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8409
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Coin Value History
1904 $5 MS
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1904 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1904 $5 MS64+ NGC. Mintage 392,000. ...
$1,020
1904 $5 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (58/28). Mintage 392,000. ...
$1,740
1904 $5 MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$26,400
1904 $5 MS63 NGC. Mintage 392,000. ...
$660
1904 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2477/2018). NGC Census: (1637/1410). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3...
$588
1904 $5 MS66+ PCGS....
$3,600
1904 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (226/4019). PCGS Population: (257/4948). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 392,...
$576
1904 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/5216). NGC Census: (0/4229). CDN: $544.32.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 392...
$540
1904 $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/2530). NGC Census: (76/3863). CDN: $518.77.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 39...
$690
1904 $5 PCGS AU55
$495
1904 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (870/2875). PCGS Population: (354/1900). Mintage 392,000. ...
$376
1904 XF40--Polished-- ANACS. AU Details....
$126
1904 AU53 ANACS. ...
$132
1904 XF45 ANACS. ...
$144
1904 $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (414/123 and 42/25+). NGC Census: (424/87 and 9/...
$1,440
1904 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$2,640
1904 $5 MS67 NGC....
$8,400
1904 $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (903/509). PCGS Population: (1486/535). CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 392,0...
$720
1904 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1625/1374). PCGS Population: (2462/2003). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 39...
$660
1904 $5 MS66+ PCGS....
$4,320
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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