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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:
9050
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
17,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8321
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Coin Value History
1870-S $5 MS
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1870-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
1870-S $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/79). Mintage 17,000. ...
$1,680
1870-S $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$5,160
1870-S $5 Fine 15 NGC. CAC. Ex: John W. McCloskey Collection. NGC Census: (5/93). PCGS Population: (2/87). CDN: $1,000 Whsl...
$1,200
1870-S $5 XF45 PCGS....
$2,880
1870-S $5 AU58 NGC....
$10,800
1870-S $5 AU50 NGC....
$2,760
1870-S $5 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/106). PCGS Population: (3/90). Mintage 17,000. ...
$870
1870-S $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/46). NGC Census: (12/63). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 17,00...
$2,100
1870-S $5 VF35 PCGS. The San Francisco Mint struck only 17,000 half eagles in 1870, and surviving pieces are scarce in any ...
$2,880
1870-S $5 AU55 PCGS. ...
$8,400
1870-S $5 VF25 NGC. ...
$838
1870-S $5 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/59). NGC Census: (4/72). Mintage: 17,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$999
1870-S $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/80). PCGS Population (2/69). Mintage: 17,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$646
1870-S $5 VF30 NGC. ...
$1,058
1870-S $5 AU53 PCGS. ...
$4,336
1870-S $5 Fine 15 NGC. CAC. Apparently the sole CAC example at this grade and a Choice collector coin, suitable for a caref...
$1,800
1870-S $5 XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,170
1870-S $5 AU58 PCGS. ...
$12,925
1870-S $5 AU50 NGC. ...
$3,121
1870-S $5 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/70). NGC Census: (2/96). Mintage: 17,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$646
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
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
1872 $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $26,400
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