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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:
8919
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:
Open 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,200
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8328
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Coin Value History
1873 $5 Open 3 MS
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1873 $5 Open 3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $14,500 | $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 Open 3, AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,045.13 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1....
$1,050
1873 $5 Open 3 MS65 PCGS....
$12,600
1873 Open 3 NGC MS-62
$1,032
1873 $5 Open 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (83/138). Mintage 112,505. ...
$672
1873 $5 Open 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/300). Mintage 112,505. ...
$690
1873 $5 Open 3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/251). Mintage 112,505. ...
$610
1873 $5 Open 3 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (10/56). PCGS Population: (10/64). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 112...
$600
1873 $5 Open 3 MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,960
1873 $5 Open 3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (42/214). PCGS Population: (20/134). CDN: $545.35.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintag...
$600
1873 $5 Open 3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1873 $5 Open 3 MS61 PCGS. Ex: Rive d'Or Collection. PCGS Population: (12/38). NGC Census: (28/34). CDN: $790 Whsle. Bid for...
$750
1873 $5 Open 3 -- Reverse Damaged -- NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (3/290). PCGS Population (9/145). Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$317
1873 $5 Open 3 VF20 ANACS. ...
$126
1873 $5 Open 3 VF35 ANACS. The stars and the eagle's wing ...
$116
1873 $5 Open 3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (74/70). PCGS Population: (56/74). CDN: $609 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 112...
$720
$13,225
1873 $5 Open 3 MS62+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. CAC Population: (3/8). Mintage 112,505....
$1,800
1873 $5 Open 3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/123). NGC Census: (82/139). CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage ...
$660
1873 $5 Open 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/300). Mintage 112,505. ...
$630
1873 $5 Open 3--Reverse Scratched--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (26/208). PCGS Population (20/108). Mintage: 112,505. Numis...
$276
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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