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:
8920
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
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
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
49,280
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8329
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Coin Value History
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS
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1873 $5 Closed 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1873 $5 Closed 3 SP64 NGC. ...
$42,700
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (77/202). Mintage 1. ...
$870
1873 Closed 3 NGC MS-62
$1,652
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$5,760
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/48). Mintage 1. ...
$1,320
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/258). NGC Census: (22/304). CDN: $487 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintag...
$528
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (116/84). PCGS Population: (46/104). CDN: $496 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$600
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS66 NGC. ...
$26,400
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/128). NGC Census: (26/254). ...
$376
1873 $5 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/163). NGC Census: (26/299). ...
$376
1873 $5 PCGS VF30 (Closed 3)
$380
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/60). NGC Census: (16/60). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS c...
$920
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS65 PCGS....
$19,550
1873 $5 Closed 3 VF20 ANACS. ...
$126
1873 $5 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Typically struck with pleasing ...
$144
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$6,000
1873 $5 Closed 3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/150). Mintage 1. ...
$720
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. ...
$1,292
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS63 NGC. CAC....
$4,440
1873 $5 Closed 3 MS61 NGC....
$1,170
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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