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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:
9017
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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:
1855-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
61,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8265
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Coin Value History
1855-S $5 MS
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1855-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
1855-S $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU58 Details. Mintage 61,000....
$3,172
1855-S $5 AU55 NGC....
$4,440
1855-S $5 AU53 PCGS....
$3,360
1855-S $5 -- Polished -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 61,000. ...
$1,140
1855-S $5 VF35 NGC. This scarce San Francisco issue is seldom seen at auction. Choice VF surfaces display apricot-gold colo...
$1,380
1855-S $5 XF45 PCGS. Substantial orange-gold luster remains in the protected areas of this Choice XF 1855-S half eagle. Det...
$1,800
1855-S $5 PCGS/CAC VF20
$1,000
1855-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (17/56). PCGS Population: (13/40). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. M...
$1,200
1855-S $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/90). NGC Census: (2/99). Mintage 61,000. ...
$840
1855-S $5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (2/106). PCGS Population: (1/104). Mintage 61,000....
$376
1855-S $5 VF25 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/104). PCGS Population (4/84). Mintage: 61,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$705
1855-S $5 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that ...
$518
1855-S $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$9,775
1855-S $5 F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/83). NGC Census: (3/109). Mintage: 61,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $267. (#8265)...
$345
1855-S $5 AU58 PCGS....
$6,000
1855-S $5 AU55 PCGS....
$3,840
1855-S $5 AU53 NGC....
$2,280
1855-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (10/94). PCGS Population: (12/76). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 61,000...
$1,380
1855-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/105). PCGS Population (7/71). Mintage: 61,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$748
1855-S $5 XF45 NGC. Choice XF surfaces show a peppering of small ticks, but no heavy marks. From the second year of coinage...
$2,400
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 No Motto, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $1,045 – $192,000
1839 $5 MS
Worth: $1,045 – $66,000
1839-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,800 – $300,000
1839-D $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $79,200
1840 $5 MS
Worth: $1,083 – $160,000
1840-C $5 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $100,000
1840-D $5 Tall D MS
Worth: $2,800 – $55,200
1840-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $3,000 – $16,200
1840-O $5 MS
Worth: $1,092 – $41,400
1841 $5 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $42,000
1841-C $5 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $66,000
1841-D $5 Small D MS
Worth: $1,750 – $100,800
1841-D $5 Medium D MS
Worth: $2,200 – $25,080
1842 $5 Large Letters MS
Worth: $1,117 – $24,000
1842 $5 Small Letters MS
Worth: $1,350 – $120,000
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