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1881/0 $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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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: 9072
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: 1881/0
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 #: 8355
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1881/0 $5 MS
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1881/0 $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:9072 PCGS:8355 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $13,500 $1,234
MS64 - $12,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS62+ PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 62 (1 in 62+), 4 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,436.39 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$2,196
Sold 1/17/2026
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1881/0 $5 FS-301, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/34). Mintage 5,708,802....
$960
Sold 6/5/2024
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1881/0 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/93). NGC Census: (9/100). CDN: $505.74.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,708...
$564
Sold 1/13/2021
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1881/0 $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (7/4). PCGS Population: (18/3). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,708,802...
$1,920
Sold 2/23/2020
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1881/0 $5 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/110). PCGS Population: (0/118). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$468
Sold 1/1/2020
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1881/0 $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (13/80). PCGS Population: (10/72). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$576
Sold 2/20/2019
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1881/0 $5 AU58 NGC. FS-301. NGC Census: (26/55). PCGS Population: (14/56). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS A...
$504
Sold 8/22/2018
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1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,638
Sold 4/6/2017
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1881/0 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/103). PCGS Population (3/89). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$499
Sold 7/22/2014
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1881/0 $5 XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population (3/84). NGC Census: (1/103). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$646
Sold 1/14/2013
Heritage Auctions
1881/0 $5 MS60 NGC. ...
$748
Sold 3/31/2009
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1881/0 $5 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/81). PCGS Population (16/62). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$489
Sold 12/4/2007
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1881/0 $5 VF30 NGC, Ex: Ted Clark. FS-005. The date has ...
$299
Sold 4/27/2002
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1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS62+ NGC. NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). PCGS Population: (3/1 and 0/2+). MS62. Mintage 5,708,802. ...
$1,260
Sold 7/17/2022
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1881/0 $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/55). NGC Census: (17/36). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,708...
$1,026
Sold 11/30/2022
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1881/0 $5 FS-301 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 5,708,802. ...
$494
Sold 4/26/2015
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1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS63+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,680
Sold 10/18/2019
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1881/0 $5 AU55 NGC. FS-301. NGC Census: (13/81). PCGS Population: (10/59). Mintage 5,708,802. From The Twelve Oa...
$494
Sold 10/5/2016
Heritage Auctions
1881/0 $5 FS-301 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $345 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$646
Sold 4/6/2017
Heritage Auctions
1881/0 $5 FS-301 MS64 NGC. ...
$6,462
Sold 9/20/2015
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