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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:
9021
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
105,100
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8270
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Coin Value History
1856-S $5 MS
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1856-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1856-S $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. S.S. Central America, SSCA 6856. Medium S. ...
$5,490
1856-S $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (6/41). Mintage 105,100. ...
$1,560
1856-S $5 AU53 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (28/54). PCGS Population: (16/56). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1...
$1,980
1856-S $5 NGC F12
$785
1856-S $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/147). PCGS Population: (4/149). CDN: $595.35.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 105,1...
$720
1856-S $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,240
1856-S $5 NGC/CAC XF40
$850
1856-S $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/146). NGC Census: (3/143). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Mi...
$432
1856-S $5 MS61 PCGS. ...
$6,900
1856-S $5 AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/153). NGC Census: (0/152). Mintage 105,100....
$576
SS Central America Shipwreck: 1856-S $5 PCGS AU55 (SSCA 6849)
$4,100
1856-S $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/57). NGC Census: (16/81). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$940
1856-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (8/125). PCGS Population (6/105). Mintage: 105,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$475
1856-S $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/113). NGC Census: (2/126). Mintage: 105,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$558
1856-S $5 Good 4 PCGS. ...
$518
1856-S $5 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/129). PCGS Population (2/114). Mintage: 105,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$460
1856-S $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$5,462
1856-S $5
$26,450
1856-S $5 AU55 NGC....
$2,400
1856-S $5 XF45 ANACS. Mintage 105,100. ...
$1,020
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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