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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:
9036
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
21,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8287
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Coin Value History
1860-S $5 MS
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1860-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$60,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1860-S $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$8,100
1860-S $5 Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/55). Mintage 21,200. ...
$1,680
1860-S $5 VG8 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/24). Mintage 21,200. ...
$3,000
1860-S $5 VF20 NGC. CAC....
$3,360
1860-S $5 -- Obverse Repaired -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 21,200. From The Allan H. Goldman Collection. ...
$1,860
1860-S $5 -- Cleaned, Repaired -- ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. CDN: $2,150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Minta...
$1,440
1860-S $5 PCGS AU58
$17,500
1860-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$5,800
1860-S $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$4,994
1860-S $5 Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$1,438
1860-S $5 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/27). NGC Census: (0/52). Mintage: 21,200. (#8287)...
$690
1860-S $5 VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,208
1860-S $5 XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,300
1860-S $5--Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 15....
$1,035
1860-S $5
$1,064
1860-S $5 XF45 NGC. ...
$4,920
1860-S $5 VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/52 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/55 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,400
1860-S $5 NGC/CAC VF20
$3,327
1860-S $5 --Obverse Repaired--NCS. AU Details. From a mintage of only 21,200 coins, this date is almost unobtainable above X...
$2,645
1860-S $5 -- Repaired, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. ...
$1,292
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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