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:
9061
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1875
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:
1875-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8338
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Coin Value History
1875-S $5 MS
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1875-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$54,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $45,500 | $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 |
1875-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/47). Mintage 9,000. ...
$1,980
1875-S $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (6/52). PCGS Population: (4/52). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 9,000. ...
$1,560
1875-S $5 VF30 PCGS. An underrated, scarce San Francisco issue, coming from a mintage of only 9,000 coins. This collector-g...
$2,220
1875-S $5 AU58 NGC. ...
$8,700
1875-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$4,320
1875-S $5 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/56 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/62 and 0/1+). Mintage 9,000....
$870
1875-S $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 9,000....
$840
1875-S $5 AU50 NGC. ...
$2,350
1875-S $5 XF40 NGC. ...
$2,232
1875-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (8/27). PCGS Population (6/15). Mintage: 9,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$2,468
$10,350
1875-S $5 NGC AU53
$4,888
1875-S $5
$18,400
1875-S $5
$264
1875-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/46). PCGS Population: (8/39). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 9,000. ...
$2,412
1875-S $5 VF25 NGC. With an average grade that ranks among the lowest of the Liberty Head half eagle series, the 1875-S is ...
$1,620
1875-S $5 VF30 NGC. ...
$1,680
1875-S $5 AU58 NGC. ...
$7,050
1875-S $5 AU55 NGC. ...
$5,040
1875-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/55). PCGS Population (3/43). Mintage: 9,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$1,035
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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