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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:
9067
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-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
144,700
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8347
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Coin Value History
1878-S $5 MS
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1878-S $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1878-S $5 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,189.60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 144,700....
$1,342
1878-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/351). Mintage 144,700. ...
$720
1878-S $5 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,960
1878-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (103/312). PCGS Population: (57/293). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 144,7...
$528
1878-S $5 XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (21/390). NGC Census: (28/476). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$1,140
1878-S $5 MS62+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/16 and 6/2+). NGC Census: (17/10 and 0/1+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,500
1878-S $5 NGC MS61
$926
1878-S $5 MS65 NGC. ...
$19,800
1878-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (29/416). PCGS Population: (16/168). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. M...
$352
1878-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,225
1878-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (19/81). PCGS Population (6/48). Mintage: 144,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$575
1878-S $5 XF40 NGC. Mintage: 144,700. The latest Coin World "T...
$144
1878-S $5
$132
1878-S $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 144,700. ...
$690
1878-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (33/402). PCGS Population: (17/177). CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. M...
$384
1878-S $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/3 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (7/3 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63...
$3,000
1878-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/293). NGC Census: (102/314). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 144,...
$564
1878-S $5 XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (20/265). NGC Census: (28/475). CDN: $542.75.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$2,640
1878-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/15). NGC Census: (18/10). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$856
1878-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (67/28). PCGS Population: (21/46). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Min...
$480
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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