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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:
9066
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878-CC
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
9,054
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8346
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Coin Value History
1878-CC $5 MS
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1878-CC $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$93,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $78,000 | $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 |
1878-CC $5 AU50 PCGS. Winter 1-A....
$19,200
1878-CC $5 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. A single die pair struck all 9,054 half eagles produce...
$15,600
1878-CC $5 AU53 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$19,321
1878-CC $5 VF25 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$15,600
1878-CC $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$72,000
1878-CC $5 -- Graffiti -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. Variety 1-A. ...
$3,055
1878-CC $5 VF20 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$3,525
1878-CC $5 -- Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Repaired -- NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (1/45). PCGS Population (1/63). Mintag...
$1,292
1878-CC $5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC. VG Details. ...
$1,150
1878-CC $5 VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,185
$1,438
1878-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$27,600
1878-CC $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1-A. A muted green-gold ...
$8,625
1878-CC $5 VF30 PCGS. Winter 1-A. The extreme rarity of ...
$3,450
1878-CC $5
$391
1878-CC $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$12,000
1878-CC $5 -- Medallic Alignment -- VF35 NGC. Variety 1-A. ...
$6,900
1878-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. ...
$45,600
1878-CC $5 VF25 NGC. ...
$4,465
1878-CC $5 AU58+ PCGS. Variety 1-A. ...
$78,000
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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