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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:
8928
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,708,760
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8354
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Coin Value History
1881 $5 MS
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1881 $5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1881 $5 MS63+ Gold Foil PCGS. Ex: The Fairmount Collection. CDN: $1,061.86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,708,802...
$1,170
1881 $5 MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (147/13). Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$1,380
1881 $5 MS62 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $844.94.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$1,020
1881 $5 Liberty Half Eagle -- Reverse Struck Through -- MS61 NGC....
$960
1881 $5 MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 5,708,802....
$900
1881 $5 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (78/13). Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$1,860
1881 $5 MS66 NGC....
$6,600
1881 $5 AU55 ANACS. Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$660
1881 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (220/21475 and 0/1222+). NGC Census: (143/18096 and 0/96+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$600
1881 $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (983/19989 and 2/1220+). NGC Census: (1096/16625 and 0/96+). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for N...
$588
$5 1881 PCGS AU50
$588
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1881 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (28/18087). PCGS Population: (46/20803). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,620
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1881 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (55/18032). PCGS Population: (133/20670). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid f...
$2,160
1881 $5 NGC AU Details (Cleaned)
$345
1881 $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/17384). PCGS Population: (12/10410). Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$360
1881 $5 PCGS/CAC Poor-01
$575
1881 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/14739). PCGS Population (5/7216). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$352
$11,500
1881 VF20 ANACS. ...
$121
1881 $5 MS63+ NGC. CAC. Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$930
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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