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:
9071
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1880
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:
1880-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,348,900
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8353
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Coin Value History
1880-S $5 MS
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1880-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
1880-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,106.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,348,900. ...
$1,200
1880-S $5 MS63 NGC. Mintage 1,348,900. ...
$990
1880-S $5 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 1,348,900. ...
$690
1880-S $5 MS65 PCGS....
$5,640
$5 1880-S PCGS VF30
$470
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1880-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/2443). PCGS Population: (38/2474). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,740
1880-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (229/2070). NGC Census: (289/2025). CDN: $508.38.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$552
1880-S $5 NGC MS60
$675
1880-S $5 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2104). NGC Census: (0/2447). Mintage 1,348,900. ...
$516
$5.00 1880 S (#8353). MS61 NGC (# 4356730001)
$483
Three-Piece Lot of Liberty Half Eagles NGC. Ex: GSA. The lot includes: 1880-S AU55; 1895 AU53; 1898-S AU53. From Th... (Total: 3 coins)
$2,400
1880-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1787). PCGS Population (22/1157). Mintage: 1,348,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$456
1880-S $5 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that ...
$374
1880-S $5 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/1557). PCGS Population (4/1035). Mintage: 1,348,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$299
1880-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (10/1224). PCGS Population (10/856). Mintage: 1,348,900. Numismedia Ws...
$230
1880-S $5 --Fire Damaged--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (1/1097). PCGS Population (0/855). Mintage: 1,348,900. Numismedi...
$150
1880-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$2,640
1880-S $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (448/154). PCGS Population: (479/165). CDN: $565 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,34...
$780
1880-S $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (742/602). PCGS Population: (1109/644). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,3...
$780
1880-S $5 MS65+ PCGS....
$10,200
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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