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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:
8932
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
601,440
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8367
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Coin Value History
1885 $5 MS
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1885 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1885 $5 MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,504.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 601,400. ...
$1,464
1885 $5 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,093.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 601,400. ...
$1,110
1885 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1885 $5 Misplaced Date, MPD-001, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1035/458). NGC Census: (406/408). CDN: $565 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$720
1885 $5 ANACS AU55 Details (Rim Damaged)
$475
1885 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (197/1222). PCGS Population: (134/1659). CDN: $446 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 601,...
$516
1885 $5 MS66 NGC. CAC. ...
$26,400
1885 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (327/755). PCGS Population: (147/631). Mintage 601,400. ...
$400
1885 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/835). NGC Census: (7/1270). Mintage: 601,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$400
1885 $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1214). PCGS Population (1/825). Mintage: 601,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$431
1885 $5 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1186). PCGS Population (7/795). Mintage: 601,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$431
1885 $5 AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (6/1011). PCGS Population (16/654). Mintage: 601,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$299
1885 $5 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (34/671). PCGS Population (22/461).Mintage: 601,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $213. (#8367)...
$242
1885 $5 VF30--Environmental Damage, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$126
1885 $5 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 601,400. ...
$1,320
1885 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. CAC Population: (20/32). Mintage 601,400....
$990
1885 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. In contrast to many 1885 U.S. gold denominations, the half eagle was struck in large quantity and i...
$7,800
1885 $5 PCGS MS62
$675
1885 $5 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (39/1348). PCGS Population: (70/1000). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55....
$366
1885 $5 PCGS AU58
$410
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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
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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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