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:
9065
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1877
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:
1877-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
26,700
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8344
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Coin Value History
1877-S $5 MS
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1877-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
1877-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (12/115). Mintage 26,700. ...
$1,020
1877-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1877-S $5 AU50 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. PCGS Population: (19/32 and 0/0+). Mintage 26,700....
$1,440
1877-S $5 -- Obverse Scratched -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 26,700. ...
$780
1877-S $5 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/116). NGC Census: (1/137). Fine 15. Mintage 26,700. ...
$576
1877-S $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/131). PCGS Population: (1/112). CDN: $570.35.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 26,70...
$630
1877-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (27/9). PCGS Population: (9/9). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 26,700. ...
$2,160
1877-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (23/66). PCGS Population: (26/45). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 26,700. ...
$1,200
1877-S $5 MS60 PCGS. ...
$6,332
1877-S $5 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (6/114). PCGS Population: (2/95). Mintage 26,700. ...
$419
1877-S $5 AU53 NGC. ...
$1,410
1877-S $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/94). NGC Census: (4/109). Mintage 26,700. ...
$494
1877-S $5 MS61 NGC. ...
$11,500
1877-S $5 MS64 PCGS. Only 26,700 pieces were struck of ...
$28,750
1877-S $5
$143
1877-S $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (12/114). Mintage 26,700. ...
$990
1877-S $5 PCGS AU58
$6,100
1877-S $5 AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1877-S $5 NGC XF40
$825
1877-S $5 F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/74). NGC Census: (2/132). Mintage: 26,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $218.(#8344)...
$253
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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